Kamarion Degree was 17 when he was fatally shot on July 15, 2022, in Concord, North Carolina. The shooting occurred during an exchange of gunfire between occupants of two vehicles near Old Charlotte Road SW. Kamarion was riding in one of the cars with people he knew and, according to family and friends, was an innocent bystander who had no involvement in the shooting.

Concord police arrested 24-year-old Paris Johnson in connection with Kamarion’s murder, and authorities are still seeking 18-year-old Witness Haynes, who is wanted in the case. Kamarion’s family has held memorial events, including a balloon release, and his father, Kenyon Degree, has urged that justice be pursued through legal channels rather than retaliatory violence. Kamarion was a rising senior at Bessemer City High School known for his musical talent, athletic ability, and a bright smile.

If anyone has information that could help locate Witness Haynes or advance the investigation, please contact the Concord Police Department.