Quayshon McRae, a 25-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on August 16, 2018, in the 1600 block of Moore Plaza in Wilmington, North Carolina. McRae was struck by three bullets during an altercation and later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Authorities say the shooting followed an argument with 22-year-old Trent Williams, who allegedly believed McRae had fired at his wife’s car the night before. Williams was arrested in September 2018 and charged with first-degree murder and possession of a stolen firearm. During the arrest, officers recovered two firearms and about 26 grams of marijuana at Williams’ home, and Williams’ wife, Leah Faulk, faced charges related to possession of stolen firearms and possession with intent to sell drugs.

Pre-trial issues over evidence and discovery surfaced before the October 2021 trial. Williams entered an Alford plea to one count of second-degree murder and was sentenced to roughly 18 years in prison. Prosecutors said many witnesses were present at the altercation but only a few cooperated in identifying the shooter.

If anyone knew Quayshon, his whereabouts that day, or saw the incident in Moore Plaza, please share information with investigators.