Steven Calloway Jr., a 25-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 11, 2018, in Raeford, North Carolina. The incident occurred at Palmer Green Apartments around 2:30 a.m. Calloway had invited friends over, and some of them brought along individuals he did not know. Among these strangers was a 15-year-old boy. When Calloway asked the unknown guests to leave, the teenager returned and shot him in the chest.
Calloway was rushed to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The 15-year-old suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his age, was charged with murder, possession of a handgun by a minor, and discharging a firearm within city limits. He was held without bond at a juvenile detention facility. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. Calloway's mother, Melinda Calloway, expressed her profound grief and desire for justice, stating that she wants the suspect to face severe consequences for taking her only son's life.
The case has drawn significant attention from the community, with many seeking answers and justice for Steven Calloway Jr. The legal proceedings against the teenage suspect are expected to continue, as authorities work to uncover more details about the circumstances leading to the tragic event.
