Ander Thomas Nelson Jr., a 45-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on April 10, 2021, in Durham, North Carolina. He was affectionately known as "Andy" and was born on December 14, 1975, to Catherine Palmer Nelson and Ander Thomas Nelson Sr. Andy was a beloved member of his community, known for his happy-go-lucky, playful, and comical personality.
He was the owner and founder of ATN Nelson's Services, where he worked in construction, specializing in renewing and restoring historic properties.
On the day of his death, Andy was shot in the 700 block of Rutherford Street in Durham. Officers responded to a gunshot wound call shortly before 5 p.m. and found Andy lying outside with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that night. The incident was not believed to be random, and investigators were following several leads. However, no charges had been filed as of the following Monday.
The Durham police department urged anyone with information to come forward, but the case remained an active investigation with no further details available at the time. The community was left shaken by the loss of a cherished member, and Andy's family and friends were left to mourn his untimely passing.
