Dwon "Munchie" Demontre Maultsby, a 28-year-old African American male from Chadbourn, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on February 6, 2020. The incident occurred at a gas station in Bolton, North Carolina. According to reports, the shooting took place in the parking lot of Sam's Pit Stop and involved multiple individuals. Maultsby was transported to Columbus Regional Healthcare Systems, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The investigation into Maultsby's death
led to the arrest of 18-year-old Jadakiss Jahein Watkins of Riegelwood, North Carolina. Watkins was charged with murder and attempted murder, as well as shooting into an occupied vehicle. He was taken into custody and held in the county jail. The Columbus County Sheriff's Office stated that the investigation into the shooting was ongoing.
Maultsby's death left a significant impact on his family and community. He was survived by his father, Denson Flowers, his mother, Clementine Maultsby Underwood, his daughter, Dazariah Maultsby, and his special friend, Shanee Jones, along with other family members. The funeral service for Maultsby was held on February 15, 2020, at the Brunswick Waccamaw Association Building in Whiteville, North Carolina.
The tragic loss of Dwon Demontre Maultsby highlights the devastating consequences of gun violence and the ongoing need for community efforts to address such issues. The investigation into his death continues, as authorities seek to bring justice for Maultsby and his loved ones.