Devonte Cheek, 24, of Henderson, North Carolina, was shot and killed on October 30, 2021, outside the Shell station at N.C. Highway 39 and Thomas Road. Cheek was exiting his vehicle to enter the store when someone in a dark-colored sedan opened fire and fled. He was pronounced dead at Maria Parham Hospital. Another person suffered gunshot wounds and was treated and expected to recover.

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the State Bureau of Investigation, handled the inquiry. On November 19, 2021, Tiara Seaward turned herself in and was taken into custody in connection with Cheek’s murder; she was processed into the Vance County Detention Facility under no bond. As of January 7, 2025, the investigation remains active and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Devonte or witnessed the shooting outside the Shell station, can you share what you saw or any details that might help investigators?