Rodney Lewis Clark Jr., a 21-year-old African American male, was found dead on September 29, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina. His body was discovered on the Crabtree Creek Trail near the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Creedmoor Road. According to reports, Rodney was shot in the head, and his death was initially classified as a death investigation until further details emerged.
Rodney's father, Rodney Clark Sr., expressed his grief and frustration over the lack of progress in the investigation, stating that his son was not involved in any gang activities despite assumptions based on his attire.
Rodney Jr. was last seen leaving his workplace at McDonald's around 3 p.m. on the day of his death. He often walked the Crabtree Creek Trail to get home, a routine that his killer likely observed. The police report indicated that Rodney's phone showed activity at 3:36 p.m., and his body was found at 3:47 p.m. The autopsy confirmed that he died from a gunshot wound to the head, and no weapon was found at the scene. The Raleigh Police Department has classified the case as a homicide and is seeking public assistance in locating the killer.
Despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made, and there are no known suspects. Rodney Clark Sr. has been actively seeking answers and has expressed dissatisfaction with the police investigation. He continues to visit the trail where his son was found, hoping to gather information from the community. The family held a funeral service for Rodney Jr. on October 7, 2022, in Wilson, North Carolina. The case remains open, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring justice for Rodney Lewis Clark Jr.
