On March 25th, 2024, at around 1:30AM, Alexander County 911 received a call of a shooting at 295 Old Mountain Village Drive in Hiddenite. Officers arrived and cleared the scene to find one victim with a single gunshot wound to his chest. Alexander County Sheriff’s Office, Taylorsville Police Department, North Carolina State of investigation, Alexander County EMS, and Hiddenite Fire Department all responded to the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The victim is Pang Vueyee, A/M age 33, of Newton.
Officers conducted a search warrant at 295 Old Mountain Village Dr in Hiddenite. After the search, Officers arrested Jason Henry Fidler, W/M age 46, of Hiddenite for (F) Murder. Fidler is being held at the Alexander County Detention under No Bond with a first appearance of April 1st, 2024.
** WANTED**
The Alexander County Sheriff’s Office has also charged Karla Breanna Freeland, W/F age 18, of Iredell County with (F) Murder. Karla Freeland was last seen walking at the county line of Alexander/Iredell. Freeland’s hair color is currently red or pink. Freeland was wearing a white zip up hoody. If you have any information on her whereabouts please call 828-632-2911. Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the information that would lead to the arrest of Karla Freeland.
Karla Breanna Freeland