Michael Allen Murray, 40, of Halifax, North Carolina, was shot and killed on January 26, 2017, in the Darlington community of Halifax County around 8:10 p.m. He was shot multiple times with a rifle by his son, who was younger than 16. The son called 911 after the shooting and was taken into secure custody.

Investigators found evidence of child abuse and domestic violence in the household. Those findings prompted prosecutors to reduce the charge from first-degree murder to second-degree murder so the case could remain in juvenile court. The Sheriff’s Office continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

If anyone knew Michael or his family, or has information about the events in Darlington on January 26, 2017, please come forward.