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Harley Alexander Shirley, a 21-year-old male from Clayton, North Carolina, was tragically shot and killed on February 17, 2022, during a memorial balloon release event in Garner, NC. The event was held in honor of Xavier Smith, who had died in a car crash the previous month. The shooting occurred in the front yard of Smith's home on Josephine Road, and the suspects fled the scene. Shortly after, two gunshot victims, including Harley Shirley, were found in the parking lot of a Sheetz convenience ...Read More
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Harley Alexander Shirley
Male
White / Caucasian
Garner
NC
2022-02-17
21
Harley
Alexander Shirley
11/11/2025






