Emanuel Alphonso Heyliger II died after an accidental firearm discharge on the evening of July 1, 2022, in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was 22 and known as Man Man; born October 5, 1999, in Charleston, West Virginia, he moved to Greensboro at age five and graduated from Southeast High School in 2018. Emanuel also attended Hargrave Military Academy and Guilford Technical Community College.

Greensboro police responded to a shooting call on Sycamore Glen Road just before 10 p.m. and found Emanuel with a serious injury; despite efforts to save him he succumbed to his wounds. Investigators determined the weapon discharged accidentally. There were no arrests or named suspects in connection with the incident.

Emanuel is remembered for his love of sports, animals, and his dedication to his young son, Emanuel Alphonso Heyliger III. If anyone knew Emanuel or has information about the events that evening, please share what you remember.