Maurice Devell Kornegay, a 48-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on the night of November 5, 2019, in Newton Grove, North Carolina. The incident occurred just after 11 p.m. on the 400 block of Seven Mile Church Road. Authorities responded to the scene following reports of a gunshot and discovered Kornegay deceased from a gunshot wound.
The investigation revealed that Kornegay had been involved in a verbal altercation with 28-year-old Shelton Morrison. The dispute escalated, leading to Morrison allegedly shooting Kornegay. Morrison was subsequently arrested and charged with murder. He was held without bond in connection to the homicide.
The case drew significant attention in the local community, with many mourning the loss of Kornegay. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death continued, with authorities working to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting.
