Dalton Ray "D MAN" Campbell Jr., a 21-year-old male from Vanceboro, North Carolina, tragically passed away on February 26, 2015. Dalton Campbell Jr. was pronounced dead at CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern. His death was a result of a violent altercation that escalated into a fatal incident. The Craven County Sheriff's Department reported that Dalton Campbell Jr. was involved in a fight with another individual, Brodrick Lewis, at a home in Vanceboro. During the altercation, Dalton Campbell Jr. was both stabbed and shot, leading to his untimely death.
Following the incident, Brodrick Lewis, also 21 years old, was charged with murder. The confrontation between the two young men resulted in Dalton Campbell Jr. attempting to flee the scene in his car. However, he crashed into a ditch shortly after. The severity of his injuries, both from the stabbing and the gunshot wounds, proved fatal. Brodrick Lewis was also injured during the fight, sustaining gunshot wounds to his leg and finger. He was treated at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville before being taken into custody.
The legal proceedings following Dalton Campbell Jr.'s death saw Brodrick Lewis being held at the Craven County Judicial Center without bond. The case drew significant attention in the local community, highlighting the tragic consequences of violence. The investigation into the incident was thorough, with law enforcement officials piecing together the events that led to the fatal confrontation. The community mourned the loss of Dalton Campbell Jr., a young man whose life was cut short by a senseless act of violence.
