Delaun Cortez Parker, a 31-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 14, 2019, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Parker, affectionately known as "Bam-Bam," was a father of four and had just celebrated his 31st birthday. On the night of his death, Parker had gone out with friends and was at an unlicensed liquor house when he was shot multiple times. He died at the scene.
His fiancée, Kenyatta Elliott, recounted that the last words she heard from him were "I love you" before he left home that night. The family, who had been planning a birthday party for him, was instead faced with the heartbreaking task of planning his funeral.
The Fayetteville Police Department responded to a call of shots fired on Upton Street near Stevens Street at about 3:12 a.m. Parker was found in the road and was taken by ambulance to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no arrests have been made in connection with Parker's murder. The investigation remains ongoing, and the police have urged anyone with information to come forward.
Parker's death has left a profound impact on his family and the community. His fiancée, Kenyatta Elliott, expressed the devastating effect of his loss on their children, who will never see their father again. The family held a candlelight vigil in the Old Wilmington Road community to honor Parker's memory. The lack of closure and justice in this case has been a source of ongoing pain for those who loved him. The Fayetteville Police Department continues to seek leads and information to bring those responsible for Parker's death to justice.
