Randy Colegrove, a 53-year-old white male, was found dead on October 21, 2017, outside his residence on Highway 58 in the Sandy Cross community near Nashville, North Carolina. Colegrove, who ran a barber shop in Nashville, was discovered with two gunshot wounds—one to the back and one to the neck—both inflicted at close range. The investigation revealed signs of a struggle inside the residence that continued outside, where Colegrove was ultimately shot.
Additionally, he had been assaulted, and it appeared that his residence had been broken into. However, investigators have not confirmed whether robbery was a motive.
The Nash County Sheriff's Office responded to a call about a suspicious death at 9:30 a.m. on October 21, 2017. Upon arrival, deputies found Colegrove suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency medical services pronounced him dead at the scene. Despite extensive efforts, the case remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made. Authorities have not identified any suspects, and the motive behind the murder remains unclear. The Nash County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public to help solve the case.
Team Cold Case, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting law enforcement in solving unsolved homicides and missing person cases, has offered a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for Colegrove's murder. The organization aims to bring closure to the victim's family and friends and seek justice for Colegrove. Despite the passage of time, the investigation remains active, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
