Jasmon Rashad Graham, affectionately known as "Jaz-O," was a 32-year-old African American male who tragically lost his life on August 31, 2021, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The incident occurred on Stockton Way, where police responded to an aggravated assault call and found Graham with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save him, Graham succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into Graham's death led to the arrest of Marokus Juwell Ballard, a 26-year-old male from Wilmington,
North Carolina. Ballard was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting. According to police reports, Ballard was seen driving a silver Honda before crashing near Pleasant Garden Road and Liberty Road. After the crash, Ballard fled the scene but was later apprehended and placed in the Guilford County Jail.
Graham's death has left a profound impact on his family and friends. He is survived by his two children, Rashad L. Graham and Julius Allen, his mother Erika Graham, his father James Polk, and his sister Tequila Se’Derra Graham. The family held a Life Remembering service for Graham on September 5, 2021, followed by a Farewell Graveside Celebration on September 6, 2021.
The case against Ballard is ongoing, with legal proceedings expected to continue as the investigation unfolds. The community remains in mourning, grappling with the loss of a beloved member and seeking justice for Graham's untimely death.
