Antoine Eddington, 44, of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, was fatally shot on February 1, 2014. Initially unclear circumstances prompted a review by the Bladen County district attorney’s office to determine whether murder charges should be filed.

Authorities later identified a suspect who was taken into custody and charged in connection with Eddington’s death. The case went to trial; the prosecution presented evidence linking the defendant to the shooting, the jury returned a guilty verdict, and the defendant received a lengthy prison sentence.

Eddington’s death had a strong impact on the local community and his family. If anyone knew Antoine or has information about the events surrounding his death, please come forward.