Delorion Deshawn Smith, a 19-year-old African American male from Whiteville, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on October 30, 2021, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning near the intersection of Brice Street and Warren Street, not far from the campus of UNC-Greensboro. Smith, along with 20-year-old Kwashawn Jaleek Tyson, was found suffering from gunshot wounds.
Both victims were transported to the hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries.
The Greensboro Police Department quickly classified the case as a homicide and launched an investigation. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no suspects were immediately identified, and the investigation remained ongoing. The police urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers.
The shooting also left a third victim, who was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle with non-life-threatening injuries. This individual was expected to survive. The community was deeply affected by the loss of life, with neighbors describing the chaotic scene and expressing their shock and sorrow over the incident.
As of the latest updates, there have been no arrests or significant developments in the case. The Greensboro Police Department continues to seek information from the public to help solve the tragic deaths of Delorion Deshawn Smith and Kwashawn Jaleek Tyson.
