Jhamel Leonard, 21, was shot to death on March 9, 2016, in Saint Pauls, North Carolina. He was found dead inside a car at the R/S Food Mart on North Fifth Street after being shot on Alford Road at about 10:30 p.m. following an argument about a gun with 24-year-old David McAllister.

Leonard was a 2013 graduate of St. Pauls High School and had been known locally for his football and baseball ability. Robeson County Sheriff’s Office investigators say the argument escalated and McAllister pulled out a gun and shot Leonard. McAllister later turned himself in and was charged with first-degree murder and held without bond at the Robeson County Detention Center.

Anyone who knew Jhamel, saw him that night, or has information about the events on Alford Road and at the convenience store is asked to come forward.