On September 14, 2019, 35-year-old African American man Robin Otto Worth Jr. was fatally shot during an attempted robbery at a residence on Foster Road in Woodleaf, North Carolina. Worth, a resident of Salisbury, was found deceased in the front yard of the home, wearing latex gloves and a black shirt over his face.
Investigations revealed that Robin Otto Worth Jr., along with 40-year-old Dundrielle Lafrank Blakeney and 24-year-old Dandre Treshaun Mitchell, attempted to rob the
occupants of the home, Daquon and Ronald Martin. During the attempted robbery, a shootout ensued, resulting in both Martins sustaining gunshot wounds. One of the Martins returned fire, fatally shooting Worth.
Following the incident, Dundrielle Blakeney was charged with felony discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling and possession of a firearm by a felon. Dandre Mitchell was charged with felony attempted armed robbery and possession of a firearm by a felon. Both suspects were apprehended and held in the Rowan County jail under secured bonds.
The Rowan County District Attorney's Office reviewed the case and determined that the fatal shooting of Robin Otto Worth Jr. was an act of self-defense. As a result, no murder charges were filed in connection with his death.
