On May 3, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Greensboro police responded to a reported shooting at The Treasure Club, an adult nightclub located at 7806 Boeing Drive. Upon arrival, officers and a Guilford County Sheriff's deputy discovered 19-year-old Malaki A. Pegram lying in the parking lot with fatal gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene, marking Greensboro's 15th homicide of the year.
During the initial investigation, authorities detained 41-year-old Christopher Bryan Jones, an employee of The Treasure Club, at the scene. Jones was subsequently charged with first-degree murder in connection with Pegram's death. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed, and the investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to uncover the events that culminated in this tragic incident.
The Greensboro community has been deeply affected by Pegram's death, with residents expressing concerns over the prevalence of gun violence in the area. Local law enforcement agencies continue to urge anyone with information related to the case to come forward, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in solving such crimes. As the investigation proceeds, authorities aim to provide clarity and justice for Pegram and his grieving family.
