Keith Charles "KC" Myers, a 40-year-old male from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2020. Born on October 13, 1980, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, KC was a proud graduate of East Forsyth High School and a former United States Marine Corps member. He worked as a truck driver for Division 5 in Winston-Salem and was an active member of the Rebel Blood Brotherhood. KC had a passion for anything with a motor and wheels, including riding his motorcycle and driving a racecar in the mini stock division at Bowman Gray Stadium. He was also involved in youth sports, coaching little league and travel baseball, and making a positive impact on the lives of many children.
On the night of his death, KC was found lying outside a home on Glenn Hi Road in Winston-Salem, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. The incident also left three other victims with non-life-threatening injuries: MacKenzie Beam, Kevin McGee, and Marcus Beam. The suspect, Bryan Eugene Quick, a 54-year-old male from Winston-Salem, was identified shortly after the shooting and taken into custody. Quick was charged with murder and is currently being held in the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center with no bond.
The investigation into KC's death revealed that the shooting occurred at approximately 12:42 a.m. on November 1, 2020. Officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of a shooting with multiple victims. Upon arrival, they discovered KC and the other victims. Quick was apprehended and charged with murder, and he is scheduled to appear in court on November 19, 2020.
KC's unexpected death left a void in the lives of his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, April Brooks Myers, and their children, Skyler Brooks, Hunter Fulk, Kristoffer Brooks, and Haylen Myers. KC was a loving husband, father, son, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
