Delquawn Antonio Newton, a 28-year-old African American male, was found dead on June 8, 2022, behind a Dollar General store near Rones Chapel in Duplin County, North Carolina. The Duplin County Sheriff's Office reported that Newton's body had multiple gunshot wounds. The discovery was made around 10 a.m. on that Wednesday morning.
The investigation into Newton's death began immediately, with law enforcement officials urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Duplin County Sheriff's Office has been actively seeking leads and has asked the public to contact them if they have any relevant information. As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects publicly identified in connection with Newton's murder.
The case remains open, and the authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding Newton's death. The community has been urged to assist in the investigation by providing any information that could help solve the case.
