Javonta King Purdie, a 30-year-old Black man, tragically lost his life on October 23, 2022, in Elizabethtown, NC. He was attending a large party in a country field when shots were fired during an altercation. The incident resulted in a double homicide, with 17-year-old Makei Hill also losing his life. A 24-year-old woman was seriously injured and transported to the hospital.
Javonta was taken to the hospital, where he later died.
The party, which took place at an abandoned property, had approximately 150-200 people in attendance. When law enforcement arrived, most of the attendees had already left the scene. Javonta leaves behind young children, several brothers and sisters, and a large family.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects identified in connection with the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more information about the events that led to the tragic deaths of Javonta and Makei.
