Salisbury Police have initiated a homicide investigation following the discovery of a deceased man on Thursday, identified as 54-year-old Landis Darnell Glaspy, a local unhoused individual. Per QC News, authorities were called to South Shaver Street and East Horah Street around 11:30 a.m., where Glaspy was found dead beside some bushes near a home. The Salisbury Fire Department and Rowan County Emergency Medical Services declared the man dead at the scene.
An investigation was quickly begun to thoroughly examine Glaspy's death, which has been treated as a homicide due to evidence discovered at the scene. Glaspy had been navigating life on the streets of Salisbury for several months before his death. This information was confirmed by the WCNC report, but no further details concerning potential suspects or the exact cause of death have been released to the public at this time.
Salisbury Police have made diligent efforts to reach Glaspy's family to notify them of the tragedy. While the investigation carries on, local law enforcement is seeking assistance from the community for any pertinent information. WSOCTV shared police requests urging anyone with information to get in touch with the Salisbury Police Department directly or to submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
The Salisbury community has been shocked by the incident, and authorities are determined to tirelessly pursue every lead to ascertain what transpired. Police have made no specific appeals for information on any suspects, but the avenue for anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers remains open—potential witnesses can call 1-866-639-5245. Lt. Casper can be contacted at the Salisbury Police Department at 704-638-3211 for those willing to come forward with any relevant insights or evidence that may aid the ongoing investigation into Glaspy's death.
