Mark Dexter Norfleet, a 29-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on September 30, 2018, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Police were called about 7:54 p.m. to 2911 Edwards Street; officers found Norfleet with an apparent gunshot wound and he died despite emergency medical care.

Authorities say the shooting was inflicted by Norfleet’s girlfriend, Ashley Williams, 28, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter after allegedly negligently discharging a 9 mm firearm that struck him in the chest. The couple’s two young children were reportedly in the home when the shooting occurred. Williams surrendered to authorities on October 4, 2018, and was released on a written promise to appear on October 25, 2018. The incident was recorded as the 20th homicide in Winston-Salem that year.

Norfleet’s parents have publicly expressed grief and a measure of forgiveness, and a GoFundMe was created to help with expenses. If anyone has information about the events at 2911 Edwards Street on September 30, 2018, please come forward.