Dorian L. Patterson Sr., a 50-year-old man from Greensboro, North Carolina, was shot and killed on April 25, 2020. Police were called to a report of a gunshot on Haywood Street around 11:00 p.m.; officers found Patterson with a gunshot wound and he died at the scene before he could be transported to a hospital.

Investigators say a disturbance occurred between Patterson and a resident of the home before the shooting. Greensboro Police detectives opened a homicide investigation to establish the sequence of events and identify all participants. No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the investigation remains ongoing.

Patterson’s death has left family and friends grieving and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers. If anyone knew Patterson or witnessed the disturbance on Haywood Street that night, please share what was seen or heard with detectives.