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Melito Armstrong Jr

Case from Whitakers, NC dated Aug 07, 2022

Victim Details

Melito Armstrong Jr

Male

Black / African American

Whitakers

NC

2022-08-07

17

Melito

Armstrong Jr

06/20/2026

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Melito Armstrong Jr., a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 7, 2022, in Whitakers, North Carolina. The incident occurred at a house party attended by over 200 people. According to reports, an altercation broke out among two groups known to each other as the party was ending. This led to a shooting in which Melito Armstrong Jr. was shot in the chest and subsequently died. His mother confirmed that he had recently turned 17 in July.

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  • Teen killed, man wounded in shootings at party
  • FOX8 WGHP: Teen killed, 2nd person wounded in shootings at party in NC, deputies say
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