Crime
30-year-old Quinton Gray killed after shooting on Sweet Amy Lane in La Grange
Preliminary evidence suggests that this was a targeted act of violence.
La Grange, North Carolina – In the early hours of Sunday, December 8, 2024, deputies from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tragic incident involving a fatal shooting at a residence on Sweet Amy Lane.
At approximately 12:15 a.m., deputies arrived at 943 Sweet Amy Lane following reports of a gunshot victim.
Upon entering the residence, authorities discovered 30-year-old Quinton Lee Gray lying unresponsive. Gray had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency responders.
Sheriff Jackie Rogers confirmed that investigators are actively working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Preliminary evidence suggests that this was a targeted act of violence, and authorities have emphasized that there is no immediate danger to the general public.
“Our investigators are diligently pursuing leads and working to identify those responsible for this senseless act,” said Sheriff Rogers. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Gray during this heartbreaking time.”
The Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging anyone with information related to this case to come forward. Tips can be reported by contacting the LCSO Criminal Investigations Division at 252-559-6118. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Lenoir County Crime Stoppers hotline at 252-523-4444.
Authorities have assured the public that they are committed to maintaining safety in the community and will provide updates as more details emerge.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.