Rae’Quan Leftdwridge, an 18-year-old male from Dudley, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on June 30, 2021. Rae’Quan, who was passionate about music, video games, dancing, and cooking, was found with a gunshot wound inside his home on the 100 block of Pearsall Lane in Dudley. Despite being transported to Wayne UNC Health Care, he succumbed to his injuries. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and initiated an investigation into the fatal shooting.
A juvenile present in the home at the time of the incident was unharmed. The investigation into Rae’Quan's death is ongoing, and no further information has been released by the authorities.
Rae’Quan's death has left a profound impact on his family and community. He was known for his love and protection towards his mother, nurturing his sisters, and being his brother’s keeper. Rae’Quan's family, including his father Moses Earl Brodie Jr., mother Jameca Leftdwrige Spruill, stepfather Eddie Lee Spruill Jr., and numerous siblings, relatives, and friends, mourn his untimely passing. His family held a public visitation and a Celebration of Life service on July 9, 2021, at the Greater St. John FWB Church in Dudley.
The circumstances surrounding Rae’Quan's death remain under investigation, and no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified. The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office continues to seek information and leads in the case. Rae’Quan's family and community are left seeking justice and answers for the loss of a young life filled with potential and promise.
