Marcus Boyce, a 31-year-old African American male, was found dead on April 9, 2017, at a home in the 400 block of North Centennial Street in High Point, North Carolina. Police were called to the scene after reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, they discovered Boyce's body, marking the eighth homicide in High Point that year. The investigation into Boyce's death revealed that he had been shot, and authorities quickly identified a suspect in the case.
The suspect, 23-year-old Timothy Walker,
was wanted in connection with the murder of Marcus Boyce. Walker, also an African American male, was considered armed and dangerous. High Point Police obtained a warrant for his arrest on charges of first-degree murder. The authorities worked with U.S. Marshals to locate and apprehend Walker. On April 27, 2017, Walker turned himself in to the High Point police. He was subsequently charged with murder and held in jail without bail.
The investigation into Boyce's death continued, with police seeking additional information from the public. Despite the arrest of Walker, authorities did not release further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The case remained a significant focus for the High Point Police Department as they worked to piece together the events leading up to Boyce's tragic death. The community was urged to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation, highlighting the ongoing efforts to bring justice for Marcus Boyce and his family.
