On the night of March 7, 2024, Christopher Chapman, a 46-year-old resident of Oxford, North Carolina, was found deceased at his home on Tar River Road. Deputies from the Granville County Sheriff's Office responded to a call around 10:54 p.m. reporting a medical emergency. Upon arrival, they discovered Chapman had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Granville County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, launched an inquiry to identify those responsible for Chapman's death. Authorities indicated that they believed the incident was isolated and that there was no ongoing threat to the public. Sheriff Robert D. Fountain, Jr. expressed condolences to Chapman's family and the community, acknowledging the loss of a community member.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Christopher Chapman's death. The investigation remains active, with law enforcement officials urging anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area to come forward. Community members with pertinent details are encouraged to contact the Granville County Special Operations Division or provide information anonymously through Granville County Crime Stoppers.
