Durwood Van Langley, a 49-year-old man from Grifton, North Carolina, tragically passed away on February 12, 2015. He was born on March 20, 1965, in Pitt County, North Carolina, to Charlie and Martha Vandiford Langley. Durwood was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife Gina, two daughters Erin Valdez and Michaela Langley, and one son Nicholas Langley. He also leaves behind four brothers and two grandchildren, Hailey and Phoenix Valdez.
The circumstances surrounding Durwood's death were quite distressing. On the morning of February 12, 2015, Durwood was shot by his son, Nicholas Langley, who was 20 years old at the time. The shooting occurred at their shared home on the 6100 block of Weyerhaeuser Road in Grifton. Nicholas claimed that the shooting was accidental, but after an investigation, the Pitt County Sheriff's Office charged him with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflict serious injury. Nicholas was also charged with misdemeanor larceny of property belonging to the Grifton Police Department. He was placed under a $1,000,000 secured bond and made his first court appearance the following day.
The tragic incident left Durwood's wife and daughter, who were also in the home at the time, unharmed. The Pitt County Medical Examiner determined that Durwood died due to the injuries sustained from the shooting. The case drew significant attention from local law enforcement and the community, as they grappled with the shocking nature of the event and the subsequent legal proceedings against Nicholas Langley.
Durwood Van Langley's death was a profound loss for his family and friends, who remembered him as a devoted family man and a cherished member of the community. His legacy lives on through his loved ones and the memories they hold dear.
