Lynn Tyjuan Clanton was 30 when he was fatally shot on July 4, 2014, in Garysburg, North Carolina. Known as Tweety, he was found lying on his back in the street near Poplar Street and Turner’s Store off Highway 301 and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators recovered casings and determined at least five shots were fired from a weapon of undisclosed caliber.

Deputy William James of the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office and Garysburg police responded shortly after 1 a.m. Town Police Chief Melvin Garner said there were no suspect descriptions or known motive at that time and that Clanton may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time. Clanton was a father to two children, Jay’Lynn Clanton and I’Jaylah Clanton, and was described by family as respectful, humble, and dedicated to helping others.

No arrests or suspects have been identified and the investigation is ongoing. If anyone has information about what happened that night, please contact the Garysburg Police Department or the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office.