Billy Darryl Glenn Jr., a 25-year-old African American male from Lewisville, NC, tragically lost his life on August 9, 2021. The incident occurred following an altercation that escalated into a shooting. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a shooting on the 700 block of Hauser Road in Lewisville, where they found Billy Darryl Glenn Jr. with a gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from a fight between Billy Darryl Glenn Jr. and the suspect. The suspect, identified as Caleb Reid Cox, a 21-year-old male from Mocksville, was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter, carrying a concealed weapon, and carrying a concealed weapon after consuming alcohol. Cox sustained injuries during the altercation and was arrested upon his release from medical treatment on August 24, 2021.
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that there was no ongoing threat to the community following the incident. Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough Jr. extended condolences to the Glenn family and emphasized the loss felt by the community. Cox appeared before a magistrate and received a $15,000 secured bond. He was scheduled to appear in court on September 9, 2021.
The tragic death of Billy Darryl Glenn Jr. has left a profound impact on his family and the Lewisville community. His family and friends remember him as a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend. The community continues to mourn his loss and seeks justice for the untimely death of this young man.
