Westley Tyler Tugman, a 33-year-old man from Lenoir, North Carolina, was tragically shot and killed on February 18, 2017, in the parking lot of the Four Seasons Town Centre in Greensboro, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. outside the JCPenney store. Tugman, who was accompanied by his 13-year-old niece, was confronted by an assailant who demanded their belongings. When Tugman did not comply, the suspect fired a single gunshot to his midsection.
Tugman was taken to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The Greensboro Police Department has classified the incident as a homicide and has been actively investigating the case. Surveillance footage from the mall shows Tugman and his niece leaving the store and being approached by the suspect in the parking lot. The police have described the incident as an attempted robbery gone wrong, with Tugman being an innocent victim. Despite the release of the surveillance video and appeals for information from the public, the suspect remains at large.
The investigation into Tugman's death has been ongoing, with authorities reviewing surveillance footage and seeking information from witnesses. The police have not yet released a detailed description of the suspect, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The Greensboro Police Department continues to urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in solving this tragic crime.
