Benny Sloan Jr., a 46-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 2, 2022, in Kannapolis, North Carolina. Benny was found dead alongside his aunt, Sharon Chambers, 61, at her residence, which also operated as a daycare center. The incident occurred early in the morning, around 8 a.m., when police responded to a report of a shooting at the location. Upon arrival, officers discovered both Benny and Sharon with fatal gunshot injuries.
The daycare, known as B&T Learning Center, was not hosting any children at the time of the incident.
The investigation into the deaths of Benny Sloan Jr. and Sharon Chambers revealed that the shooting was domestic-related. Authorities identified Marlon Anderson, a 49-year-old African American male, as the primary suspect in the double homicide. Anderson was described as having scars on his left and right ankles, a scar on his chin, and a tattoo on his left forearm. He was wanted on charges of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The U.S. Marshals Service offered a reward for information leading to his arrest.
On July 9, 2022, Marlon Anderson was apprehended by U.S. Marshals at a residence in Lexington, North Carolina. He was subsequently charged with two counts of first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The case remains active and ongoing, with authorities continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragic deaths of Benny Sloan Jr. and Sharon Chambers.
