Antonio Clark, a 26-year-old African American man from Vandemere, North Carolina, was found with multiple gunshot wounds near the Trent Court housing complex in New Bern on August 27, 2017. He was taken to Carolina East Medical Center but died of his injuries. The New Bern Police Department classified his death as a homicide.

Police identified a 21-year-old named Taylor as a suspect and sought him for Clark’s murder; Taylor was later apprehended and returned to New Bern to face charges. The shooting shocked the local community and drew attention to ongoing concerns about gun violence and safety in the area.

Anyone who knew Antonio, was in the Trent Court area that evening, or has information about the case is asked to come forward.