Leonidas Brown, a 32-year-old African American man from Burlington, North Carolina, was shot on December 20, 2017, on Ross Street in Burlington and later died of his injuries. The killing left his family searching for answers and justice.

A man identified in court records as Litego Dariyonta Marshall, 47, faced charges of first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with Brown’s death. During the trial on December 13, 2024, Marshall failed to return to court while out on a $500,000 secured bond; an order for his arrest was issued and the trial proceeded in his absence. Reports note he was last seen driving a silver 2008 Mercedes Benz C350 and known to frequent Burlington and Greensboro.

Brown’s relatives have spoken of deep frustration and fear over the long legal process and Marshall’s disappearance. His mother, Constance Washington, said she won’t feel at peace until her son’s killer is behind bars. If anyone knew Leonidas, saw him on Ross Street that night, or has information about Marshall’s whereabouts, please come forward.