Marcus Jamar Toney, a 33-year-old man, died on Tuesday night, April 21, 2026, after a shooting at a home on Brantley Road in Middlesex, North Carolina. Online obituary and memorial information connected him to Zebulon, North Carolina, while news reports identified the scene as a residence in Nash County. Deputies were called to the home around 10:59 p.m.
after a report of a shooting, and when they arrived, they found Toney suffering from a gunshot wound.
The night appears to have turned deadly after an altercation inside or around the residence. Investigators said the shooting stemmed from a confrontation between Toney and another man at the home. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but Toney was pronounced dead at the scene. His death was later described in public memorial listings as a loss to gun violence.
In the days after his death, those close to Toney described him as a loving son, father, and brother whose sudden passing left his family heartbroken. A family fundraiser said he was remembered for his kindness, laughter, and the way he cared deeply for the people he loved, portraying him as someone who put others before himself. Funeral and memorial notices asked the community to keep his family in prayer as they prepared to lay him to rest.
Authorities identified the suspect as Cajlun Deshawn Dunn. Dunn was located after the shooting and taken into custody without incident. He was charged with second-degree murder in connection with Toney’s death and was held at the Nash County Detention Facility without bond. Reports said Dunn was scheduled for a first court appearance on April 23, 2026.
As of the available reports, the case remained under investigation. The Nash County Sheriff’s Office indicated that more information, additional suspects, or further charges were possible as detectives continued gathering evidence. No trial outcome or conviction had been reported in the available online sources.
