Jonathan Ferrell Baldwin, 31, was shot and killed on May 27, 2025, after a dispute at a home on Browntown Road in the Sandyfield area near Riegelwood, Columbus County, North Carolina. Deputies say the argument between Baldwin and another man escalated into a physical fight and shots were fired; Baldwin was moved from the scene by private vehicle, met by Acme-Delco-Riegelwood Fire Rescue, and transported toward New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where he died of his wounds.

Investigators returned to the scene through the night and the following morning to process evidence at 664 Browntown Road. Within 48 hours deputies named and located a suspect: 28-year-old Quashaun Freeman of Bolton was arrested in Raleigh and taken into custody. The sheriff said Freeman and Baldwin had argued and fought before Freeman allegedly opened fire; Freeman was held without bond and scheduled for an initial court appearance while the probe continued.

Does anyone with knowledge of Baldwin, the Sandyfield area, or the events at Browntown Road have information that could help the investigation?