Deshawn Bland was 21 when he was found shot to death on August 28, 2015, in Laurinburg, North Carolina. A passerby discovered his body in a yard on McKay Street. The Laurinburg Police Department, led by Chief Darwin Williams, opened a homicide investigation.

No arrests had been announced. Scotland Crimestoppers offered rewards for information leading to an arrest, and investigators continued to ask the public for tips as they pursued leads. The case has been described as a heavy loss for the community.

If anyone saw activity on McKay Street around August 28, 2015, or has information about Deshawn Bland’s death, please contact the Laurinburg Police Department or Scotland Crimestoppers.