Marcus Jerome Reid, a 38-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 27, 2020, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born on October 30, 1981, in Union County, North Carolina, Marcus was the son of Ricky Chambers and Cynthia Reid McClendon. He was a beloved member of his family, leaving behind his mother, father, and brothers, along with numerous other relatives and friends.
On the morning of June 27, 2020, Marcus Reid was found lying in the roadway on 16th Street in Winston-Salem. He had been shot and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services. The incident marked the fourteenth homicide in Winston-Salem for the year 2020. The police quickly launched an investigation into his death, which led to the arrest of 29-year-old Jermaine Lamont Webster. Webster was charged with the murder of Marcus Reid and was taken into custody without bond.
The case against Jermaine Lamont Webster progressed over the following years. In a significant development, Webster eventually pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and other related charges. This plea deal brought some closure to the tragic event that had claimed the life of Marcus Reid. The community of Winston-Salem, along with Marcus's family and friends, mourned his untimely death and sought justice for the loss of a cherished individual.
