Levi Frantz Trantham was 17 when he was killed by gunfire on Sunday, November 10, 2019, in the Pineville/Dry Prong area. Reporting identifies the incident as the Wardville shooting but provides few concrete details about what happened that day or what led up to the shooting.

Family and friends held services the following Saturday at Union Baptist Church, and Levi was buried in the church cemetery. His death left unanswered questions in the community about motive and accountability.

If anyone knew Levi, witnessed the Wardville shooting, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward and share what you know.