Fuquan Clark, a 20-year-old African American male, was tragically shot in the head on February 27, 2016, in Greenville, North Carolina. The incident occurred just after 1 a.m. when police responded to a shots fired call at the dead end of Westover Drive. Upon arrival, they found Clark suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Vidant Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead.
The investigation into Clark's murder led to the arrest of two suspects.
Charles Dickens, a 29-year-old male, was arrested and charged with one count of murder. He was being held in the Pitt County Detention Center in lieu of $1,000,000 bail and made his first court appearance shortly after his arrest. The second suspect, Benjamin Battle III of Tarboro, was arrested and also charged with one count of murder. He was held at the Pitt County Detention Center under no bond pending an initial court appearance.
The Greenville Police Department emphasized the impact of Clark's death on the community, with Chief Mark Holtzman stating that anytime a life is senselessly lost, it deeply affects not only the family but also the neighborhoods and community as a whole. The investigation into Clark's murder remains a top priority for the police department as they continue to seek justice for the young victim.
