Chanler Aaron Gilham was a 17-year-old from King, North Carolina, when he was fatally shot during a dispute on December 3, 2016. Born June 12, 1999, he attended West Stokes High School and was remembered by family and friends for his vibrant personality and love of making people laugh.

The shooting occurred at about 4:15 p.m. at an apartment complex, 113 Pineview Drive in King. Chanler sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest; the King Police Department, led by Chief Paula May, identified him and confirmed the cause of death. Investigators reported the altercation was drug-related.

Roger Dale Phillips III, a 19-year-old from King, was arrested and charged with Chanler’s murder. The family continues to mourn his loss and the community remembers his joyful spirit.

Did anyone in the King area know Chanler or have information about the incident?