Tony Steven Martin Jr., a 27-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 29, 2017, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The incident occurred at 2312 Juliet Place, where Martin Jr. and two other individuals were involved in an altercation with a suspect. The suspect, who was known to the victims, produced a firearm and opened fire, resulting in the deaths of Martin Jr. and 26-year-old Latony McCants, another African American male.
Quintis Jamar Mickel, a 25-year-old African American male, was also critically injured in the shooting and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The Greensboro Police Department responded to the scene and found Martin Jr. and McCants deceased upon arrival. Mickel was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect fled the scene immediately after the shooting and remains at large. The police have been conducting witness interviews and processing evidence as part of their ongoing investigation.
The incident has left the community in shock and mourning. A memorial service for Tony Steven Martin Jr. was held on August 11, 2017, at the Goldie Hargett Memorial Chapel in Greensboro. The service was attended by family, friends, and community members who came together to honor his memory and offer their condolences.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the deaths of Martin Jr. and McCants. The investigation is still active, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing the perpetrator to justice.
