Louis Henry Fuqua, 40, was found shot to death at the Econo Lodge on Clanton Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, on September 12, 2016. Fuqua had been identified as one of the suspects in the robbery and shooting of Union County teacher Ruijuan Guo, who was shot during an attempted robbery on September 9, 2016, and later died of her injuries.

Police reported that Fuqua took part in setting up the robbery but was unaware that Guo would be killed. Investigators indicated Fuqua was likely killed by other suspects to prevent him from talking to authorities. Michael Mandrell Marble, 33, turned himself in and was charged with first-degree murder in Fuqua’s killing. Separately, 36-year-old Michael Marble, 39-year-old Cecil Marble, and 34-year-old Keric Watt were charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon in connection with Guo’s death.

Authorities say the two cases are connected and a reward of up to $15,000 is available for information.