Uriah Diondreus McCree was 19 when he was shot and killed on March 22, 2022, on Interstate 85 near Exit 13 in Bessemer City, North Carolina. He was found with multiple gunshot wounds, taken to a hospital, and later died from his injuries. The shooting closed all southbound lanes near the state line with South Carolina.

Investigators have identified persons of interest described as having known gang affiliations and labelled among the most violent offenders in Gaston County, but no arrest has been reported and the case remains unsolved. Governor Roy Cooper announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. McCree’s mother, Christina Michaels, and the Gaston County District Attorney have both publicly pushed for information and justice.

If anyone has information about the shooting on I‑85 near Exit 13 on March 22, 2022, please come forward to assist investigators.