Thelonis Devin Perry, 38, of Henderson, died after an early Sunday shooting that turned a Vance County block into an overnight crime scene, authorities said. Deputies responded around 2:30 a.m., and emergency personnel tried life-saving measures, but Perry was pronounced dead at the scene as investigators worked into the morning.
According to WRAL, the Vance County Sheriff's Office said Perry died from a gunshot wound and that the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is assisting with the case. As of Sunday afternoon, deputies had not identified a suspect, and investigators were processing the scene and interviewing witnesses, the outlet reported.
Investigators are asking anyone with information to call the Vance County Sheriff's Office tip line at (252) 738-2200, according to the Vance County Sheriff's Office. Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers' tip line is listed as (252) 492-1925 by local outlets such as WIZS. Tipsters can also submit anonymous leads through the P3 Tips mobile app.
Recent violence in Vance County
Sunday's killing is the latest in a string of recent shootings in Henderson and nearby areas. A pre-dawn Lemay Lane shooting in May left a man dead, and a June incident killed a 15-year-old, with both investigations also receiving SBI assistance, according to prior reporting. Earlier coverage includes pre-dawn gunfire on Lemay Lane and ABC11.
Investigation
Officials say the investigation into Perry's death remains active and that SBI agents are working with local deputies on evidence collection and witness interviews, according to WRAL. Deputies are urging residents with doorbell or security-camera footage from the area to preserve it and contact investigators if they have anything that could help the case.
