Carl Edward Melton Jr, a 26-year-old African American man from Thomasville, North Carolina, was killed in a shooting on May 28, 2020, on Strasburg Drive in Greensboro. Police responded to an aggravated assault call about 4:27 a.m. and found two male victims with gunshot wounds. Melton was pronounced dead at the scene; the other victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition.

The Greensboro Police Department has not released information about suspects or arrests, and the motive remains unclear. The investigation was ongoing and authorities asked anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.

If anyone knew Carl Melton Jr, witnessed the early-morning shooting on Strasburg Drive, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.