On January 22, 2023, at approximately 12:52 p.m., Lexington Police responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of Winston Road and U.S. 29-70 in Lexington, North Carolina. Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence of gunfire in the roadway. Shortly thereafter, Lexington Medical Center notified authorities that two individuals had arrived with gunshot wounds. The victims were identified as 25-year-old Shantae D. McCauley and 34-year-old Dustin Archie.
McCauley was in critical condition and was transferred to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, while Archie remained at Lexington Medical Center in serious condition.
Tragically, on January 25, 2023, Shantae McCauley succumbed to his injuries. Born on May 7, 1997, in Davidson County, McCauley was a graduate of Lexington Senior High School and was employed at Mod Wash. He is survived by his son, TaeShaun McCauley; his parents, Helen McCauley and Anthony Dula; a brother, Donavin McCauley; and a sister, Jaqunna Felida.
The investigation into the shooting led to the arrest of 23-year-old Cornas Sullivan on May 11, 2023, in Guilford County. Sullivan was charged with second-degree murder, attempted murder, shooting into an occupied conveyance in operation, and possession of a firearm by a felon. The other victim, Dustin Archie, was treated for his injuries and survived.
This incident remains under investigation by the Lexington Police Department. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the department or the Lexington Area Crime Stoppers to assist in further inquiries.
