Maurice Suggs, 26, was fatally shot on August 31, 2017, in the 200 block of Paramount Street in High Point, North Carolina. The shooting happened about 5:15 p.m. and was one of three victims in a triple shooting; two others, Tremaine Durham and Al’tariq Cole, were wounded and survived.

Authorities said the attack was part of a scheme to rob marijuana houses. Three suspects were identified and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Suggs’ death. Wayland M. Smith and Unique A. McQueen were arrested and faced the possibility of the death penalty or life without parole; Devonte M. Flowers was later arrested and charged with first-degree murder as well. Al’tariq Cole, who had been shot in the incident, was also charged with first-degree murder.

The case drew significant local attention because of the crime’s severity and the multiple defendants. Anyone with information about the robbery scheme or the shooting is asked to come forward.