Frederick A. Edgerton Jr., a 52-year-old male of African American ethnicity, was tragically shot and killed on May 18, 2015, in Durham, North Carolina. Edgerton, a former Marine, was employed by the Oakley Square Apartment Complex as a maintenance worker. He was well-regarded by residents, who described him as a pillar of the community and a good person who made them feel at home.
On the day of his death, Edgerton was found in the parking lot of the apartment complex with a gunshot
wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident was not considered random, and Durham police quickly launched an investigation.
The investigation led to the arrest of Shatique Kamal Skinner, a 21-year-old male from Durham. Skinner was charged with first-degree murder in connection with Edgerton's death. According to reports, Skinner did not live at the apartment complex but was known to hang around there frequently. Residents expressed shock and sadness over the incident, especially given Skinner's familiarity with Edgerton.
The case drew significant attention from the community and local media, with many residents expressing relief that an arrest had been made. However, the loss of Edgerton was deeply felt, and his family and friends mourned the loss of a beloved husband, father, and community member.
The legal proceedings against Skinner included a trial where he faced charges for the murder of Frederick Edgerton. The case highlighted issues of violence and safety in the community, prompting discussions about measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
In summary, Frederick A. Edgerton Jr.'s death was a tragic event that shook the Durham community. The swift arrest and charging of Shatique Kamal Skinner brought some measure of justice, but the loss of Edgerton was deeply felt by all who knew him.
