In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 7, 2026, the life of 28-year-old Marquez Jamal Lewis was tragically cut short in Kinston, North Carolina. Just after midnight, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the Kinston Police Department received reports of gunshots in the vicinity of Stadiem Drive and Nobles Lane. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Lewis suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts by the officers at the scene, his injuries proved to be fatal, and he succumbed to them.
The news of his sudden and violent death sent shockwaves through his family and the community. Lewis, known to some by the nickname "Double R," was remembered by his loved ones as more than just a victim of a senseless act. His sister, Chanzetta Lewis, described him as a beloved son, a devoted father, a loyal friend, and a protector to those he cared about. He was a man who brought love and laughter into the lives of those around him, and his absence has left a profound void in the hearts of his family. He is survived by his mother, two sons, a daughter, a brother, and two sisters.
In the wake of the shooting, the Kinston Police Department launched a homicide investigation, which remains active and ongoing. Detectives are continuing to follow up on leads and have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest. As of now, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Marquez Lewis. The case remains a painful and unresolved tragedy for his family and the Kinston community, a stark reminder of a life taken too soon as they await answers and hope for justice to be served.
