Maurice Demetrius Simpson, 40, was shot and killed on October 17, 2019, in the 3000-block of Bell’s Fork Road near Herman Garris Road in Greenville, North Carolina. He was found dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound. The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office responded and began an investigation.

Investigators say Maurice was shot and killed by his brother, Marcus Mackey, then 35, who was taken into custody at the scene and charged with an open count of murder. Marcus Mackey made his first court appearance the next day and a judge set bond at $2 million. The motive is described as unclear and the investigation was ongoing.

Maurice is survived by parents Doretha Mackey and Marecell Mackey; sons Jaziah Rispress and Maurice Simpson Jr.; stepson Sincere Columbus; daughters Nyasia Simpson and Wisdom Simpson; and brothers Teto Simpson and Marcus Mackey. Funeral services were held October 27, 2019, at Mt. Pilgrim Disciples of Christ in Scranton, with interment at the Simpson Family Cemetery in Beaufort.

Did anyone in the community have information about Maurice or the events that led to this shooting?