Hickory Police make arrests in robbery investigation

On 12/21/2021 at approximately 11:20 p.m., the Hickory Police Department received a 911 call from 1655 20th Avenue Drive NE in reference to a robbery in progress occurring in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The caller stated two black males were assaulting a female subject in the parking lot and appeared to be trying to steal her vehicle. While the caller was on the phone with 911 dispatchers, one of the suspects fired several shots at the caller who was still inside their home.

At approximately 11:25 p.m., the Hickory Police Department received a 911 call from the victim of the reported assault. She advised that two black males had held a gun to her head and stolen her 2007 Mazda.

While responding to the armed robbery, Hickory Police Officers observed the stolen 2007 Mazda at the intersection of 16th Street NE and 12th Avenue NE. The vehicle was occupied by the two suspects. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle fled from the officers.

Officers pursued the stolen motor vehicle to the parking lot of Food Lion located at 3220 Springs Rd NE. There, the suspects hit a utility pole, exited the vehicle, and fled on foot. Officers pursued both suspects and took them into custody. A firearm was also located in the vehicle. Both suspects were transported to the Hickory Police Department.

The two suspects are from Statesville, N.C. and have been identified as Deonte Clark (B/M, 29) and Keon Abraham (B/M, 22).

Deonte Clark has been charged with Attempted first degree murder, Assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, Discharging a weapon into an occupied dwelling, Robbery with a dangerous weapon, Possession of a firearm by a felon, Second degree kidnapping, Larceny of motor vehicle, possession of a stolen motor vehicle, Discharging firearm in the city limits, and resisting a public officer.

Keon Abraham has been charged with Robbery with a dangerous weapon, Larceny of motor vehicle, Felony flee to elude arrest with motor vehicle, Felony aid and abet attempted first degree murder, Felony aid and abet second degree kidnapping, and resisting a public officer.

Both suspects are currently being held at the Catawba County Detention Center under no bond.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551 or contact Investigator David Moore at 828-261-2686 or dfmoore@hickorync.gov.