Dashawn Ray Gene Dean, a 27-year-old African American male, was found dead on December 13, 2022, in Matthews, North Carolina. The Matthews Police Department responded to a call about a car accident on Moore Road, near the East Independence Expressway, around 1:20 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Dean unconscious in the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the head.
Despite attempts by first responders to render aid, Dean was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed that Dean had been shot while driving his vehicle in the parking lot of a hotel. After being shot, he crashed the vehicle into a fence. The Matthews Police Department has been actively investigating the incident, collecting evidence and reviewing surveillance footage from the area. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities have confirmed that they are treating Dean's death as a homicide. They believe that the shooting was not a random act and are working to identify a suspect. The Matthews Police Department has offered a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case. Friends and family of Dean have expressed their shock and grief over his untimely death, describing him as a positive and well-respected individual.
The Matthews Police Department continues to urge anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in the investigation. They are determined to bring justice to Dean and his loved ones, and they remain committed to solving this tragic case.
