On December 1, 2023, at approximately 9:36 p.m., Wake County Sheriff's deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 7300 block of Campsite Drive near Wendell, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 47-year-old Javon Sherice Ellison in the dining room, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the stomach. Ellison was transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation led to the arrest of Ellison's 30-year-old stepson, Christopher Lamont Galbreath, who was charged with first-degree murder. Galbreath was taken into custody on December 3, 2023, and is being held without bond at the Wake County Detention Center.
According to search warrants, the incident was preceded by domestic disputes involving Ellison and his wife, who had left home following an argument over finances the day before the shooting. On the night of the incident, an altercation occurred between Ellison and Galbreath, during which gunshots were heard. Evidence collected from the scene included several bullet casings found in the street and a blood trail leading into the residence.
Ellison's funeral services were held on December 11, 2023, at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Janyetta Sutton Ellison; his children, Lunden Ellison, Tabrinna Haley, and Kamari Sutton; his mother, Rosalene Tanner; and his grandmother, Letha Mae Stancil.
The tragic death of Javon Sherice Ellison has left the Wendell community in mourning, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The case highlights the devastating impact of domestic disputes escalating into violence, underscoring the importance of addressing underlying issues before they lead to such irreversible outcomes.
