Larry Lee Landreth, a 48-year-old man from Boyd, NC, tragically died on November 28, 2020. He was involved in a dispute with his neighbor, Michel Steven Brewer, which escalated to a fatal shooting. The incident occurred on Cox Road in Pisgah Forest, Transylvania County, NC.
On the day of the incident, the Transylvania County 911 Center received multiple calls from Landreth and Brewer, who were engaged in a heated argument.
Brewer called 911 again a few minutes later to report that he had shot Landreth. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found Landreth lying in the middle of a shared driveway with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, Landreth was pronounced dead at the scene.
Michel Steven Brewer, a 68-year-old man, was arrested and charged with murder in connection with Landreth's death. Brewer was taken into custody and held at the Transylvania County Detention Center. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and Brewer is awaiting trial.
The case has drawn significant attention from local law enforcement and the community, as both Landreth and Brewer were known neighbors in the area. The N.C. State Bureau of Investigation assisted with processing the crime scene, and an autopsy was scheduled to determine the exact cause of death. The investigation remains active, and anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to come forward.
This tragic event has left a lasting impact on the community, and the legal proceedings continue as authorities work to ensure justice for Larry Lee Landreth.
