Dwayne Melvin Coward, a 39-year-old man from Salisbury, NC, tragically died on July 5, 2022, after being shot in the early hours of the morning. The incident occurred around 12:10 to 12:17 a.m. at 121 Oakwood Avenue. When the police and emergency personnel arrived at the scene, they found Coward dead from his injuries. The Salisbury Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division is actively investigating the incident as a homicide.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects
named in connection with Coward's death. The investigation is ongoing, and the police have urged anyone with information to come forward and contact Sergeant Justin Crotty at 704-638-5333 or email the department at [email protected].
The case remains open, and the authorities are continuing their efforts to find those responsible for Coward's death. The community has been asked to assist in providing any relevant information that could help solve this tragic case.
