Marcus Lee Moore, a 29-year-old African American male, was found shot and killed in the road on White Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on August 27, 2022. The tragic incident occurred around 12:07 a.m. when officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, they discovered Marcus Lee Moore with a fatal gunshot wound.
His untimely death left his family and community in mourning.
Following the investigation, authorities identified 38-year-old James Darnell Felton Jr. as the primary suspect in the case. Felton Jr. was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and one count of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. The charges stemmed from the shooting that took place at the intersection of Herrington Road and White Street. Felton Jr. was considered armed and dangerous and was on the run for several weeks before being apprehended by the police.
The case remains an active investigation, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward. Marcus Lee Moore's death has had a profound impact on his family, including his mother Veronica Moore, his children Ariana Stallings-Moore and Marquez Brinkley, and his siblings Shawn Moore and Brittany Moore. The community continues to seek justice for Marcus Lee Moore and hopes for a resolution to this tragic event.
