Quanta Guan McRae, a 29-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on January 1, 2017, in Asheboro, North Carolina. Born on January 25, 1987, Quanta grew up in a close-knit family on Asheboro's Eastside and attended the Asheboro City Schools. He was known for his protective nature towards his older brother, Tony Lashuan McRae.
On the early morning of January 1, 2017, Quanta Guan McRae and his brother Tony Lashuan McRae were found shot to death at 1211 Shana Lane in Asheboro. The police responded to the scene around 2 a.m. and discovered the victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Another victim, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was treated and released from Randolph Hospital.
The investigation into the deaths of Quanta and Tony McRae led to the issuance of arrest warrants for two suspects: Rodney Jontae Patterson and Curtis E. Little. Patterson, a 27-year-old man, is described as standing 6'5" and weighing about 160 pounds. Little, a 25-year-old man, is described as standing 6'2" and weighing about 320 pounds. Both suspects were wanted for first-degree murder in connection to the incident.
The case remains under investigation, and the police have urged anyone with information to come forward. The tragic deaths of Quanta Guan McRae and his brother have left a lasting impact on their community, as they were both well-known and loved by those who knew them.
