Breandra Chance Patrick, a 20-year-old woman from Eden, North Carolina, was tragically found deceased on January 28, 2016. The Eden Police Department responded to a call at the intersection of South Avenue and Merriman Street, where they discovered Patrick's body lying in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers pronounced her dead at the scene. An investigation revealed that Patrick had died from a gunshot wound.
The suspect in this case, Carl Anthony Ellington Jr., also 20 years old, was
arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Ellington was taken into custody and placed in the Rockingham County Jail without bond. He was scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on February 11, 2016. The investigation into Patrick's death revealed that she had been shot by Ellington, who was identified as her ex-boyfriend.
The tragic incident has left the community in shock, as they mourn the loss of a young woman whose life was cut short. The case has garnered significant attention, with local authorities urging anyone with information related to Patrick's death to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing, as law enforcement officials continue to seek justice for Breandra Chance Patrick.
