Cecelia Huddleston, 79, of Clyde, North Carolina, died from a gunshot wound sustained during an altercation at her residence on June 21, 2010. The incident involved a male resident at the home; investigators from the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office collected testimony and forensic evidence as part of the inquiry.

Police identified 28-year-old Jamar Springs as the person alleged to have shot Huddleston. Springs was arrested and charged with murder; in court the prosecution presented evidence linking him to the shooting while the defense argued the shooting was an act of self-defense and that there was no intent to kill.

The case received local media attention and prompted community concern about safety. If anyone knew Cecelia Huddleston or has information relevant to her death, please come forward to the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office.