NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) - New Bern police say they will announce new developments in the 2023 murder of a 19-month-old toddler.

Nia’Loni Sheptock was shot while in her father’s car on La Grange Street on July 4, 2023.

Investigators believe the shots were fired from another vehicle and Nathan Sheptock was also wounded in the shooting.

The toddler’s mother said Sheptock was supposed to take Nia’Loni to a fireworks show to celebrate the holiday.

Nathan Sheptock was charged with drug and gun offenses after the shooting.

Police will hold a 1:00 p.m. news conference at City Hall to announce the recent developments.

Multiple agencies have offered rewards in the toddler’s murder.

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