Anthony Farmer, a 20-year-old male from Greensboro, North Carolina, was tragically shot and killed on September 21, 2022. The incident occurred in the Woodmere Park neighborhood on Buchanan Road around 1 p.m. Farmer was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was immediately taken to a local hospital for treatment. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
The Greensboro Police Department quickly launched an investigation into the shooting, treating it as a homicide.
The authorities have not disclosed any information about the suspect at the time of the incident. However, it was later revealed that Leondre Omari Kwileek McCollum, a 19-year-old male, was arrested and charged in connection with Farmer's death. McCollum faced charges of first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Farmer's death has left a significant impact on his family and the community. His grandmother, Marilyn Poole, expressed her devastation, stating that the family had already endured multiple losses in recent years. Farmer was a father to a three-year-old and a one-month-old and was soon to be married. The investigation into his death is ongoing, and the Greensboro Police Department continues to seek information from the public to aid in their efforts.
