Marques Valntae Johnson, 40, was shot and killed on the morning of February 1, 2025, on New Castle Road in Durham, North Carolina. Durham Police responded to a shooting at about 6:21 a.m.; officers found Johnson with fatal gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Johnson, originally from Warren County, was described as well known in his community. A Celebration of Life was scheduled for March 1, 2025, at Warren County Middle School, with attendees asked to wear maroon and gray. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and that the incident appears to be isolated; no arrests or suspects have been named.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator J. Kellar or Crime Stoppers.