Donald Simpson, a 30-year-old man from Hickory, North Carolina, was shot and killed on July 29, 2020. The shooting in Hickory was investigated as a targeted attack rather than a random act of violence.

Two men were arrested in connection with the case. Tantae Little, 33, was arrested on charges including possession of a firearm by a felon, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle. Craig Ruff, 25, was arrested on a charge of discharging a firearm by a felon. Both were taken into custody while the Hickory Police Department continued its investigation and asked the public for information.

Anyone who knew Donald Simpson or has information about the July 29 shooting is asked to contact the Hickory Police Department to assist with the investigation.