On November 26, 2023, at approximately 4:29 a.m., Greensboro police responded to an aggravated assault call on River Oaks Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered 24-year-old Bakari Aman Lee in front of a building, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts by Guilford County EMS, Lee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators have identified all parties involved in the incident and have stated that they are not seeking any suspects at this time.
The Greensboro Police Department is treating the case as a homicide, though specific details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been publicly disclosed.
A public viewing for Bakari Aman Lee was held on December 9, 2023, at Weaver & Peaks Funeral Care in Durham, North Carolina. The following day, a visitation and funeral service took place at The City Ministries in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Greensboro community continues to mourn the loss of Lee, with many expressing their condolences and lighting candles in his memory. As of now, 203 candles have been lit in his honor.
