Damien Donall Dancy, a 17-year-old African American male, was tragically found murdered on November 30, 2019, in Brogden, North Carolina. His body was discovered on Camp Trailee Road in Dudley, lying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office responded to a "shots fired" call around 3:20 a.m. and found Dancy deceased at the scene.
An autopsy was scheduled to confirm the cause of death, which was determined to be from gunshot wounds.
The investigation into Damien Donall Dancy's murder has been ongoing, with detectives from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office following up on leads and conducting interviews. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large. The Sheriff's Office has requested the public's assistance in providing any information that could help solve the case. They have urged anyone with information to submit a tip through the Wayne County Sheriff's Office App or by contacting Crimestoppers.
Dancy's mother, Valerie DuPoy, expressed her grief and shared that her son had hopes and dreams, and was trying to make something of himself. She also revealed that she had lost another son on the same day, 11 years prior, adding to the family's heartbreak. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could help bring justice for Damien Donall Dancy and his family.
