Anthony White Jr., a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 1, 2015, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, Anthony was a second-year student at Winston-Salem State University, where he was studying information technology. He had previously been an accomplished football player at Belton-Honea Path High School in Honea Path, South Carolina, but chose to focus on his academics rather than pursue a spot on the college team.
Anthony was known for his enthusiasm and excitement about his future, frequently sharing inspirational messages on social media.
On the early morning of November 1, 2015, Anthony White Jr. was shot and killed in a parking lot near two dormitories at Winston-Salem State University. The shooting occurred around 1:20 a.m., prompting a lockdown of the campus for more than three hours. A second student was also injured in the gunfire but was later released from the hospital. The name and condition of the second victim have not been disclosed.
Jarrett Jerome Moore, a 21-year-old former student of Winston-Salem State University, was arrested and charged with Anthony White Jr.'s murder. Moore was apprehended by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police after a short foot chase for outstanding warrants unrelated to the campus shooting. He was subsequently charged with murder and possession of a weapon on school grounds in connection with Anthony's death. Authorities determined that the incident involved only Moore, the injured student, and the deceased, and no other suspects were being sought.
The tragic loss of Anthony White Jr. deeply affected the Winston-Salem State University community. University Chancellor Elwood Robinson described Anthony as a bright young man who was excited about his future and called upon the campus community to support one another during this difficult time. Anthony's mother, Xavier Martin, expressed her pride in her son's academic achievements and his dedication to his studies. The investigation into Anthony White Jr.'s death and the subsequent legal proceedings against Jarrett Jerome Moore brought attention to the issue of campus safety and the impact of violence on young lives.
