On June 2, 2024, 41-year-old Leslie Aaron McKeithan Jr. was found deceased in Dunn, North Carolina. Officers from the Dunn Police Department responded to a call around 10:10 a.m. in the 1000 block of East Johnson Street, where a passerby had discovered his body. Upon arrival, authorities identified McKeithan Jr. as the victim of a fatal gunshot wound.
The Dunn Police Department, in collaboration with a crime scene investigator from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, processed the scene for evidence. They assured the public that this was an isolated incident posing no ongoing threat. However, details regarding potential suspects or arrests have not been disclosed. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact Sgt. James Reagan at (984) 249-8843, Det. Kennise Jones at (910) 230-3555, or the Dunn Crime Stoppers line at (910) 892-2222.
In the wake of his passing, McKeithan Jr.'s family chose to honor his life through private services. Obituaries published by Dafford Funeral Home and other outlets expressed deep sorrow over his loss and requested that the community keep the family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
As of now, no further information has been released regarding the investigation into McKeithan Jr.'s death. The community remains hopeful for justice and continues to support his family as they navigate this tragic loss.
