Taryn Presley, a 20-year-old African American male from Kannapolis, NC, tragically lost his life on December 28, 2018, in a shooting incident at Harrisburg Park in Harrisburg, NC. The incident occurred around 9:50 PM, when deputies responded to reports of gunfire near Sims Parkway. Upon arrival, they found Taryn Presley and Nicholas Body, an 18-year-old male from Concord, NC, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Presley was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries on December 29, 2018. Body was treated and released from the hospital.
The investigation into Taryn Presley's death led to the arrest of multiple suspects. Nicholas John Carl Brooks, a 17-year-old male from Harrisburg, and Jaylen Dashawn Tyson, a 19-year-old male from Charlotte, were both charged with murder and conspiracy to commit a felony. Joenel Santiago, a 17-year-old male from Harrisburg, was charged with conspiracy to commit a felony. The suspects and victims were known to each other, but the motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
Further developments in the case saw the arrest of two additional suspects. Mason Whitener, an 18-year-old male from Huntersville, and Gabrielle Dabney, an 18-year-old female from Charlotte, were charged with conspiracy to commit a felony and misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Both were held under a $250,000 bond. The investigation revealed that the shooting was an isolated incident, and the suspects were familiar with the victims.
The case remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public. Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers. The tragic death of Taryn Presley has left a lasting impact on the community, as friends and family mourn the loss of a young life cut short.
