John Paul Christopher Walker, a 42-year-old Lumbee Indian man from Greensboro, North Carolina, was killed on October 9, 2022. Born March 22, 1980, he worked in manufacturing and was remembered by family as a devoted father who enjoyed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Harley Davidson motorcycles, poetry, and beach vacations.

Shortly before 4:30 a.m. on October 9, Greensboro police responded to reports of shots fired near East Florida Street at US-29. Officers found Walker suffering from a gunshot wound with his motorcycle parked several feet away along the roadway. He died of his injuries; the death was ruled a homicide and police opened an active investigation.

Investigators continue to seek the person who fired the shot and have offered a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information. If anyone has information about this shooting, contact the Greensboro police.