Korey Lee Fitzgerald, a 39-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on June 20, 2019, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The incident occurred at approximately 1:06 p.m. at the Murphy USA gas station located at 2107 Pyramids Village Boulevard. Despite the efforts of first responders, Fitzgerald succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The Greensboro Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the homicide, with Deputy Chief James Hinson expressing the community's frustration with the ongoing violence.
Fitzgerald's girlfriend, Maya Petteway, witnessed the shooting along with their seven-month-old son. The couple had just left a nearby Walmart and were stopping for gas when the shooting occurred. Petteway described the incident as happening in the blink of an eye, with no words exchanged between the shooter and Fitzgerald. She recounted her desperate attempts to keep Fitzgerald alive, holding onto his jacket for comfort in the aftermath.
The investigation led to the arrest of 23-year-old Dante Kaeshawn Pinson, who turned himself in to the Greensboro police on June 22, 2019. Pinson was charged with first-degree murder and held in the Guilford County jail without bond. The police have not released a motive for the shooting, but they continue to review security footage and seek additional suspects who may have been involved.
Fitzgerald's death left a significant impact on his family and the community. He was remembered as a devoted family man who left behind seven children, including his infant son. The senseless nature of the crime and the loss of a beloved individual have left many in Greensboro mourning and calling for an end to the violence that plagues their community.
