Donnie Laquan Finney, a 27-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on March 13, 2018, in Garner, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. in the 200 block of Johnson Street. Finney, who had recently moved to Garner from New Jersey and worked as a corrections officer, was shot during a dispute over a parking space. He was taken to WakeMed for treatment of a gunshot wound to his mid-section but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries later that night.
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suspect in the shooting, Lamar Andrew-Rudol Reynolds, a 35-year-old male, was arrested and charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. Reynolds, who also sustained a gunshot wound during the incident, was taken to WakeMed for treatment. The exact circumstances of how Reynolds was injured remain unclear. Neighbors reported hearing several gunshots during the altercation, which they initially believed to be a physical fight.
Following the incident, Reynolds was denied bond and his next court appearance was scheduled for April 9, 2018. The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the dispute and the tragic loss of life. Finney's family, who were deeply affected by the incident, described him as a dedicated corrections officer and a loving father to his daughter, Gi'Yanna Finney. The community mourned the loss of Donnie Laquan Finney, whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence.
