Kwashawn Jaleek Tyson, a 20-year-old student at North Carolina A&T State University, was shot and killed in Greensboro on October 30, 2021. The shooting occurred at the intersection of Brice Street and Warren Street in the early morning hours, about 3:07 a.m. Police found Tyson and another victim, 19-year-old Delorion Deshawn Smith, both with gunshot wounds; both were taken to a hospital and later died. A third victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized.

The Greensboro Police Department opened a homicide investigation. No information about suspects or arrests has been released and the inquiry remains ongoing. Tyson’s death prompted condolences from the university and support services for students; neighbors described multiple shots and a heavy police response at the scene. If anyone has information about the shooting, please share what is known with police.