Dorian Tawan Edwards, a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 19, 2014, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Edwards was a freshman at North Carolina A&T State University, majoring in Chemical Engineering. He was attending an off-campus party at the Sebastian Courtyard apartment complex when the incident occurred. According to the autopsy report, Edwards was fatally shot by a single gunshot wound. The shooting took place at approximately 12:40 a.m.
at 1409 Perkins Street, just two blocks south of the university campus. Paramedics transported Edwards to Moses Cone Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear. It is not known whether Edwards was involved in a large argument that reportedly took place at the party. Despite the presence of numerous partygoers, no arrests have been made in connection with Edwards' death. The Greensboro Police Department has been investigating the case, but as of the latest reports, no suspects have been identified, and no charges have been filed. The lack of progress in the investigation has left Edwards' family and friends seeking answers and justice for the young man's untimely death.
In the year following the incident, the Greensboro community and North Carolina A&T State University have held memorials and vigils in honor of Edwards. The university community has expressed its grief and solidarity with Edwards' family, emphasizing the need for a resolution to the case. Despite the ongoing investigation, the case remains unsolved, and the search for answers continues. The Greensboro Police Department has encouraged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in bringing closure to Edwards' family and friends.
