Swanson Elroy Dalton, 68, of Eden, North Carolina, was found dead inside his home at 1450 Price Road on September 10, 2018, the victim of an apparent gunshot wound. A friend discovered Dalton and called emergency dispatch; he was taken to a local hospital and later pronounced deceased. The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina Highway Patrol responded and opened an investigation into the apparent homicide.

Authorities described the inquiry as in its early stages and asked the public for information. No arrests, named suspects, or litigation have been reported in connection with Dalton’s death.

If anyone has information about Dalton, his movements before September 10, or who might have been at that residence that day, please come forward.