On May 29, 2024, 23-year-old Naquan Montrell Young was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Z-Mart convenience store in Oxford, North Carolina. Oxford police officers, en route to another call, were alerted by two women who directed them to the scene where Young had been shot. He was initially transported to Granville Medical Center and subsequently transferred to Duke Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Oxford Police Department identified Briki H. Terry as a suspect in Young's death. A warrant was issued for Terry's arrest, and authorities appealed to the public for assistance in locating him. Community members with information were encouraged to contact the Oxford Police Department or Granville County Crime Stoppers.
Young's passing was deeply mourned by his family and the local community. Born on September 25, 2000, in Vance County to parents Kimberly Denise Boyd and Duroff M. Daniels, he was remembered as the "life of the party," known for his funny, loving, and caring nature. A funeral service was held on June 6, 2024, at Davis-Royster Funeral Service, followed by interment at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Kittrell, North Carolina.
As of December 2024, there have been no public reports confirming the arrest of Briki H. Terry or any other suspects in connection with Young's death. The case remains open, with law enforcement continuing to seek information to bring the perpetrator to justice. The community continues to honor Young's memory, with numerous candles lit in his remembrance on online memorial platforms.
