Kevin Earl Baker, a 20-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 23, 2019, in Olds, North Carolina. The incident occurred at his residence on 57 Brian Drive in Farmville, where he was fatally shot during a home invasion. According to the Greene County Sheriff's Office, Rayqwon Unique Green, a 19-year-old male, was arrested in connection with the murder. Green, along with another unidentified individual, broke into Baker's home at approximately 1:00 a.m., demanding money before shooting him.
Following the incident, the Greene County Sheriff's Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations conducted a thorough investigation, gathering witness testimonies and collecting evidence from the scene. This led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for Green, who was later apprehended in Prince George's County, Maryland. Green waived extradition and was transported back to Greene County, where he was held without bond at the Greene County Detention Center.
The case against Green proceeded with his initial court appearance on June 14, 2019, where he was appointed an attorney. The investigation into the murder of Kevin Earl Baker continued, with law enforcement agencies working diligently to bring justice to the victim and his family. The tragic loss of Kevin Baker has left a lasting impact on his community, as friends and family mourn the untimely death of a young man whose life was cut short by senseless violence.
