Demetrius Tyreese Hines, 36, of Greenville, North Carolina, was fatally shot in the early hours of January 1, 2025. The shooting occurred about 3:30 a.m. at a Speedway gas station on U.S. Highway 264. Hines was found with critical injuries and was taken to ECU Health by private vehicle, but later died of his wounds.

Greenville Police detectives identified 35-year-old Cornelius Quamaine Johnson, also of Greenville, as the primary suspect; Johnson was taken into custody and charged with Hines’ murder. Officials say the fatal encounter grew out of a dispute between the two men, who were known to each other, and investigators are still working to determine the exact circumstances and motive.

Hines’ death has affected family and friends who remember him for the imprint he left on their lives. Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact authorities.