Sircorious Briont Griffin, a 31-year-old African American man, was reported missing on July 30, 2018, and his body was found the next day in High Point City Lake by a fisherman. Police identified him at the scene around 9 a.m. on July 31, 2018. Initial reports noted severe lacerations and the involvement of an undetermined firearm; the case was classified forcible and investigated as suspicious.

The autopsy later found a fatal shotgun wound to the head with a cluster of at least about 70 pellet entrance wounds roughly two inches below the top of the head on the left side. Griffin’s legs were bound in green plastic wrap and a plastic bag had been placed over his head. No natural disease was found to have contributed to his death, and the manner of death was ruled homicide.

Investigators located Griffin’s missing vehicle, a four-door dark 2000 Honda Passport, three days after the body was found at an InTown Suites on North Main Street following a tip. There have been no arrests or identified suspects; anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers at 889-4000. Any readers who knew Griffin or have information are asked to come forward?