Richard Lamar Shearin Jr, a 25-year-old African American man known as PeeWee, was shot and killed on the morning of June 17, 2017, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Born February 14, 1992, in Roanoke Rapids, he was described as a devoted family man and a mentor to younger neighborhood boys, especially close to his son Akeilees, whom he called his world and other half.

Greensboro police were called to the 3900 block of Marchester Way at about 7:21 a.m. and found Shearin suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital and later died from his injuries.

Richard’s family and community remember him for his positive attitude and contagious smile. If anyone has information about what happened that morning, please contact Greensboro police.