On August 31, 2017, 26-year-old Maurice Suggs was fatally shot in the 200 block of Paramount Street in High Point, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 5:15 p.m., and Suggs was one of three victims in a deadly triple shooting. The other two victims, Tremaine Durham and Al’tariq Cole, were injured but survived.
The shooting was part of a scheme to rob marijuana houses in the area.
Three suspects were identified and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Suggs' death. Wayland M. Smith and Unique A. McQueen were arrested and faced the possibility of the death penalty or life without parole. Al’tariq Cole, who was also shot during the incident, was charged with first-degree murder. Devonte M. Flowers, the third suspect, was later arrested and charged with first-degree murder as well.
The case drew significant attention due to the severity of the crime and the potential penalties faced by the suspects. The High Point Police Department and prosecutors worked diligently to bring those responsible to justice, and the community was urged to come forward with any information that could aid in the investigation.
The tragic death of Maurice Suggs highlighted the dangers associated with criminal activities and the impact such incidents have on families and communities. The legal proceedings that followed were complex and involved multiple defendants, each facing serious charges and the possibility of severe punishment.
