Leon Denard Conrad Jr., a 20-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 13, 2017, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was found inside a parked vehicle with a gunshot wound to his neck in the 1700 block of Richard Allen Lane Northwest. The incident occurred in the evening, and multiple shots were fired before the assailants fled the scene. Another individual was also shot and injured during the incident and was taken to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
The investigation into Leon Denard Conrad Jr.'s death revealed that a 17-year-old teenager named Tyler Gethers was charged in connection to the shooting. Gethers, also from Winston-Salem, was accused of being an accessory after the fact and attempting to hide the murder weapon. At the time of his arrest, Gethers was already in custody at the Forsyth County Detention Center on an unrelated charge. The police continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and sought information from the public to identify additional suspects.
Leon Denard Conrad Jr.'s death was a significant loss to his family and community. He was affectionately known as "Junior" and "OTG-Goldmouth Lee" by his family and friends. Born on December 13, 1996, in Winston-Salem, he attended Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy in 2015. Leon was an avid athlete, playing Pop Warner football and AAU basketball throughout his life. His passion for sports and his caring nature left a lasting impact on those who knew him.
The community mourned the loss of Leon Denard Conrad Jr. and gathered to remember him at his funeral services held at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church on November 20, 2017. His family, friends, and community members continue to seek justice for his untimely death and hope for answers to bring closure to this tragic event.
