Alton Ray McKnight, a 37-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 30, 2017, in Kinston, North Carolina. McKnight was shot and killed while sitting in his vehicle on South Tiffany Street. Despite resuscitation efforts from officers, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. McKnight was remembered as a devoted father and a friend to the community, leaving behind six children.
His loved ones described him as someone who was always willing to help others and was actively involved in his community.
The investigation into McKnight's death revealed that he was shot multiple times, and the police have been working diligently to find the suspect responsible for this heinous act. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrator. Despite the efforts of the Kinston Police Department, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
In the wake of McKnight's death, the community has been mourning the loss of a man they considered one of the good guys. His funeral was held on February 5, 2017, at the Church of Faith and Deliverance, where family and friends gathered to pay their respects. The investigation is still in its preliminary stages, and the police continue to seek the community's assistance in solving this case. McKnight's death has left a void in the lives of those who knew him, and the search for justice continues.
