In the quiet community of Kannapolis, North Carolina, the afternoon of May 12, 2026, was shattered by an act of violence that would leave a family grieving and a neighborhood in shock. Craig Andrew Mullis, a 48-year-old man, was found dead on the front lawn of a home on Woodlawn Street. The cause of his untimely death was a single gunshot wound, the culmination of a physical altercation with a relative.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 4 p.m., but by the time they arrived, it was too late to save him. The life of a man described as enjoying time with his family and friends had been abruptly cut short.
Born in Concord on June 12, 1977, Craig Andrew Mullis was a son, a father, and a friend to many. His sudden passing left behind his parents, Charlie and Pamela Mullis, his children, Cody and Caitlin Mullis, and his grandparents, along with a host of extended family and friends who would remember him for the joy he brought into their lives. A celebration of his life was held the following Sunday at Royal Oaks Baptist Church, where those who knew and loved him gathered to mourn their loss and share their memories.
The investigation into Mullis's death proceeded, with Kannapolis police determining that the fatal shot was fired during a physical fight with a family member. Despite the identification of the person responsible, no immediate charges were filed. The authorities have not publicly released the name of the relative involved in the altercation, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. The complete investigative report has been handed over to the Rowan County District Attorney's Office, which now holds the responsibility of reviewing the case to decide whether criminal charges are warranted. The case, therefore, remains in a state of legal limbo, with a community waiting to see if justice will be served for the loss of Craig Andrew Mullis.
