McLeansville, North Carolina – A 16-year-old was fatally shot in McLeansville, prompting renewed calls for information.
According to the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 6 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, to the 4900 block of Harvest Road after receiving a 911 call reporting an unknown problem involving a man down.
When deputies arrived at 4925 Harvest Road, they located David White Jr., 16, deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities said the case remains an active and ongoing homicide investigation.
Sheriff Danny H. Rogers previously confirmed the circumstances of the response and said investigators continue working to identify those responsible. No arrests have been announced as of this week.
Detectives are asking anyone with information related to the shooting to contact Detective J.M. Allen at 336-641-2799. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Guilford County Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000 or online at P3tips.com.
The sheriff’s office said the family has provided consent for White’s name and photograph to be publicly shared as investigators seek additional leads.
The case remains open more than a year later, with authorities emphasizing that community cooperation could be critical in advancing the investigation. The loss continues to resonate in the area, particularly among local students and young residents.
Officials encourage anyone who may have seen suspicious activity in the area that morning to come forward.
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