Shawn Darnell Whren Jr., a 31-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 1, 2022, in Statesville, North Carolina. Shawn was found inside a home on Fifth Street near Winston Avenue after police responded to reports of gunshots around 4:15 a.m. He was transported to Iredell Memorial Hospital by Iredell County EMS, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Shawn's death revealed that he was the third person killed on the same street in less than
two months. The Statesville Police Department obtained a first-degree murder warrant for the arrest of 37-year-old Carl Anthony Cathey, who was identified as the suspect in the shooting. Cathey turned himself in to the police just before 11 p.m. on the same day and is being held without bond.
Shawn's death has left a significant impact on the community, with residents expressing their concerns about the increasing violence in the area. The Statesville Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact them.
