Quentin Darnell Allen, a 27-year-old Black male, was found fatally shot inside a vehicle on November 26, 2015, in Battleboro, North Carolina. The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office received a call around 10:30 p.m. regarding shots fired at the Country Estates Mobile Home Park on Wave Lane. Upon arrival, authorities discovered a vehicle in a ditch at 904 Wave Lane, with Quentin Allen inside, deceased from gunshot wounds.
The investigation into Quentin Allen's death led to the arrest and
conviction of multiple individuals. On October 5, 2018, Michael Sharkeen Wilson was found guilty of second-degree murder in connection with Allen's death. Wilson was sentenced to 317 to 393 months in the North Carolina Department of Corrections. Additionally, Martellus Davon Sanders, 23, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for his involvement in the shooting. Charges against Sanders' co-defendants were still pending at the time of his sentencing.
The tragic death of Quentin Allen has left a lasting impact on the Battleboro community, as the investigation and legal proceedings continue to unfold. The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office remains committed to seeking justice for Allen and his family.
