Rockingham County, N.C. – Investigators in Rockingham County are renewing efforts in a 2023 fatal shooting, seeking public tips.
The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office has rebroadcast surveillance photos and video connected to the May 21, 2023 homicide of 41-year-old Christopher Lee Smith at 892 Mineral Springs Road in Madison.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Smith was found shortly after 7:15 a.m. by a store clerk unresponsive in the parking lot of Ramon’s Shell. He was later determined to have died from apparent gunshot wounds.
Investigators believe the shooting occurred around 4 a.m. that Sunday morning following a physical altercation between the victim and two African American males who allegedly arrived in a light-colored four-door sedan. Surveillance images of the vehicle and individuals were released again this week as authorities continue to seek identification.
Officials said the investigation remains ongoing. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the suspects, the vehicle, or events surrounding the homicide to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office at 336-634-3232 or Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the P3 Tips app or online at P3Tips.com. Crime Stoppers officials say rewards of up to $5,000 are available for information leading to arrests.
The renewed outreach may be especially relevant for long-time Madison residents or workers who were in the area that weekend.
Authorities emphasize that all suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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