Nickolas Marquis Johnson, a 22-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically lost his life on February 5, 2020, in Elon, North Carolina. He was fatally shot in a violent incident that also left another individual, Maureen Chafatelli, injured. Johnson was found unconscious at the scene with a faint pulse but succumbed to his injuries en route to the hospital.
The suspect in this case, Barry "BJ" Campbell, was arrested and charged with the murder of Nickolas Johnson as well as assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill in the shooting of Maureen Chafatelli. Campbell voluntarily surrendered to the Elon Police Department and was taken into custody without incident. He was held in the Alamance County Detention Center with no bond, and his first court appearance was scheduled shortly after his arrest.
The incident occurred on Pinedale Drive, less than a mile away from Elon University's Station at Mill Point. The Elon Police Department responded to the scene and conducted a thorough investigation. Chief of Police Kelly Blackwelder expressed the department's commitment to bringing justice to the victims and their families while ensuring the safety of the community.
This tragic event has had a profound impact on the lives of those involved and their families. The community continues to mourn the loss of Nickolas Johnson and support the recovery of Maureen Chafatelli.
