Willie Clarence Peck III, a 31-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 12, 2018, in Concord, North Carolina. The incident occurred early Sunday morning on Union Cemetery Road, where three individuals were shot following an altercation. Willie Clarence Peck III, who resided in Salisbury, was one of the victims and succumbed to his injuries at Carolinas Health Care System - NorthEast in Concord.
The shooting incident left two other individuals injured.
Concord Police responded to the scene around 1:30 a.m. and found two people with gunshot wounds. Shortly after, Willie Clarence Peck III arrived at Atrium Health-Northeast with a gunshot wound from the same incident. Despite medical efforts, he did not survive.
As of the latest updates, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Concord Police Department continues to investigate the homicide, urging anyone with information to come forward. The lack of arrests and suspects has left the case unresolved, and the community remains hopeful for justice.
