On July 3, 2023, in Creswell, North Carolina, 42-year-old Arthur Lloyd Tann Jr. was fatally shot in his residence. Responding to reports of a shooting around 11 p.m., the Washington County Sheriff's Office discovered Tann deceased at the scene. His partner, 39-year-old Tanita Patterson, had also sustained gunshot wounds and was airlifted to ECU Hospital in Greenville for treatment.
The investigation identified the assailant as 21-year-old Jahmire Patterson, Tann's stepson and Tanita's son, who lived with the victims. Authorities arrested Jahmire without incident, charging him with one count of murder and one count of attempted murder. The motive behind the shootings remains unclear, and the case is still under investigation, with the possibility of additional charges.
This tragic event has deeply affected the Creswell community, highlighting the devastating impact of gun violence on families. Friends and relatives remember Arthur Tann Jr. as a calm individual who worked in construction and was loved by many. The community continues to mourn his loss while supporting Tanita Patterson in her recovery.
