Leslie Donell Pittman, a 40-year-old African American man from Chinquapin, North Carolina, was shot and killed on Cole Swamp Road on September 28 or 29, 2016. He was found with gunshot wounds and the community was left reeling by the sudden, violent loss.

The Duplin County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and later offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of those responsible. Investigators have described the case as difficult, with limited information available about suspects or motives.

Anyone who knew Leslie, saw activity on or near Cole Swamp Road around September 28–29, 2016, or has information that could help investigators is asked to come forward.