Kenyon Calontre Tatum, a 26-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 20, 2021, in Mocksville, North Carolina. Kenyon was born on March 30, 1995, in Lexington, North Carolina, and was a beloved member of his community. He was known for his exceptional basketball skills, having played at both the high school and collegiate levels.
Kenyon was a devoted father to his children, Adalyn Johnson and Zavion Johnson, and was cherished by his family and friends.
On the evening of May 20, 2021, Kenyon was shot at the Mocksville Point Apartments. The incident occurred around 5:23 p.m., and when deputies from the Davie County Sheriff's Office and officers from the Mocksville Police Department arrived at the scene, they found Kenyon with a gunshot wound. He was immediately transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect, Jyquarius Terrelle Dalton, a 24-year-old African American male from Mocksville, was present at the scene and was taken into custody by law enforcement officers. Dalton was charged with murder and is currently being held without bond at the Davie County Detention Center. The investigation into Kenyon's death is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Kenyon's death has left a profound impact on his family, friends, and the community. His quiet and peaceful demeanor made him easy to befriend and love, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
