Fuquan Donee Fallen, a 33-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 27, 2022, in Eden, North Carolina. Fuquan, affectionately known as "Weego" by his family and friends, was born on May 28, 1989, in Orange County, North Carolina. He spent most of his life in Rockingham County, where he attended local public schools and graduated from Rockingham Community College.
Fuquan was known for his contagious laugh and smile, and he cherished his family, friends, and the comfort of his home. Despite his tall stature, he was known for his gentle spirit.
On the night of his death, Fuquan was involved in a shooting incident that led to his untimely demise. The Eden Police Department, along with the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office and Reidsville police, responded to a disturbance call and heard multiple gunshots coming from a home. Upon arrival, they found several people running from the area and discovered three victims, including Fuquan, who was found dead in the yard of the home.
Two individuals, Justin Warren Joyce, 25, and Waylan Ray Tuttle, 18, both residents of Eden, were arrested in connection with Fuquan's death. Initially charged with voluntary manslaughter and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, their charges were later upgraded to first-degree murder. The investigation revealed that Tuttle had fired indiscriminately during the incident, wounding another individual, Tauvii Clark. The crime scene was described as large and chaotic, with multiple people involved and shots being fired from various directions.
The Eden Police Department, led by Chief Clint Simpson, expressed their condolences to Fuquan's family and commended the investigative team's dedication and attention to detail. The investigators worked tirelessly to piece together the events that led to Fuquan's death, ultimately leading to the issuance of warrants for first-degree murder against Joyce and Tuttle. Both suspects are being held at the Rockingham County Jail without bond.
Fuquan's death has left a void in the lives of his loved ones, including his parents, Deanna Renee King Nunnally and Floyd Fallen, Sr., his children, Silas Mc Laughlin and Kaylea Fallen, and his siblings, Feniqua Fallen, Floyd Fallen, Jr., and Charmekia Watlington-Johnson. His family and friends remember him for his warm personality, gentle nature, and the love he had for those around him.
