Deyelle Ahmad Morrisey, a 15-year-old African American male, was tragically found murdered inside his home at 300 Rollingwood Drive, Dudley, North Carolina, on November 23, 2015. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound. Despite extensive investigations by the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the case remains unsolved. Detectives conducted numerous interviews and followed up on all known leads, but no arrests have been made.
The Sheriff's Office continues to search for leads that may assist in bringing the person or persons responsible for Morrisey's death to justice.
Witnesses reported seeing two men leaving the scene in a white Chevrolet Impala after the shots were fired. The descriptions of the men were vague, and investigators believe the shooting may have been gang-related. However, they do not believe that Morrisey was involved in any gang activities and suspect that he may not have been the intended target. The Governor's Office has offered a reward of $5,000, bringing the total reward for information leading to an arrest to $12,000.
Morrisey was a freshman in high school and lived with his family in a quiet neighborhood. His death has left the community in shock and mourning. The Wayne County Sheriff's Office remains in contact with Morrisey's family, who are desperate for answers and justice. The case continues to be a priority for the Sheriff's Office, and they urge anyone with information to come forward.
