On the evening of January 18, 2025, a tragic incident unfolded in Bunnlevel, North Carolina, resulting in the death of 26-year-old African American male, Marquis Shamond Woodson. The Harnett County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of gunfire at a birthday party on Nutgrass Road, where they found Woodson lying unresponsive in the yard. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Another individual sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the same altercation.
The gathering, attended by approximately 75 to 100 people, escalated into violence following a disturbance among several attendees. Details surrounding the cause of the altercation remain unclear, and authorities have not released information regarding any arrests or identified suspects in connection with the shooting.
Marquis Shamond Woodson, born on January 17, 1999, had just celebrated his 26th birthday a day prior to the incident. His passing has left a void in the lives of his family and friends. Funeral services were held on February 8, 2025, at Joyful Sound Ministries in Valdosta, Georgia, with public viewing the day before at Gatlin Mortuary.
As of now, the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting continues. The Harnett County Sheriff's Office urges anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing clarity and justice to this case.
