William Franklin Morrison, a 78-year-old man from High Point, NC, was tragically shot and killed in the doorway of his home on March 5, 2020. The High Point police responded to an unknown trouble call at approximately 8:14 p.m. and found Morrison with a gunshot wound inside his residence at 801 Meredith Street. He was described by his son, William Morrison Jr., as a "nice, hardworking man" who worked part-time delivering police cars for Ilderton Dodge.
The investigation into Morrison's
death is ongoing, and High Point police detectives are in the preliminary stages of their inquiry. At this time, there have been no arrests or suspects named in connection with the shooting. The police have asked anyone with information related to the case to come forward and contact Detective Bayard Crump or Crime Stoppers of High Point.
Morrison's death has left his family and the community in shock, as he was known to be a harmless and hardworking individual who was minding his own business. The circumstances surrounding his death suggest that he may have gotten into a bad situation with someone he knew, but the details remain unclear.
The case remains open, and the police continue to investigate to bring justice for William Franklin Morrison.
