Jonathan Lindbergh Watson was 17 when he was shot and killed on May 10, 2020. He was found dead at a residence on Old Highway 21 in State Road, North Carolina, near the Wilkes-Surry county line. Jonathan, a student at East Wilkes High School, was described as a country boy with a beautiful smile who was always willing to help others; his death deeply affected his family and community.

Following the shooting, 56-year-old Daniel Martin of Thurmond was arrested at the scene and charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation assisted the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office. Martin had prior legal issues, and he was held in the Wilkes County Jail without bail.

Does anyone have information about Jonathan, the events at the Old Highway 21 residence, or the days leading up to May 10, 2020?