Aaron Dwayne "Splash" Reese, a 33-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 2, 2021, in Durham, North Carolina. Aaron was found shot to death inside a vehicle in the parking lot on Hardee Street. The police responded to a shooting call shortly after 6 p.m. and discovered his lifeless body inside the vehicle. The investigation revealed that the shooting did not appear to be random, suggesting a targeted attack.
Aaron Dwayne Reese was born on April 19, 1988, to
Mary Reese-Hart and Raymond L. Williams in Durham, North Carolina. He attended Durham Public Schools and later Granville County Public Schools, graduating from South Granville High School in June 2006. Aaron was known for his free spirit, kindness, and love for drawing and writing music. He was a dynamic artist and an avid basketball player. Aaron cherished his family, especially his children, and spent quality time with them.
In connection with Aaron's death, Bashir Amir Perry, a 31-year-old male, was arrested by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Carolina Regional Fugitive Task Force in Hillsborough. Perry was charged with murder and was being held without bond in the Durham County jail. The arrest took place ten days after the fatal shooting, and the investigation indicated that the incident was not a random act of violence.
Aaron's death left a profound impact on his family and friends, who remembered him for his vibrant personality and artistic talents. His funeral service was held at Bell-Yeager Free Will Baptist Church in Durham, where family and friends gathered to pay their respects and celebrate his life. The community mourned the loss of a beloved individual whose life was cut short by a senseless act of violence.
