On the night of Wednesday, December 10, 2025, officers in Greensboro, North Carolina, responded to a reported shooting in the 2400 block of South Holden Road. They found 31-year-old Travis Thompson with at least one gunshot wound; despite life-saving efforts by officers and Guilford County EMS, Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene.

During the investigation at the property, police detained and then arrested 26-year-old Corey Thomas Powell, charging him with first-degree murder in connection with Thompson’s death. Powell was processed and held in the Guilford County Jail without bond, and detectives said they were not searching for additional suspects. The shooting was reported as Greensboro’s 40th homicide of the year, and the investigation remained active while police asked anyone with information to contact local crime stoppers. Family members were notified after the incident.

If anyone knew Travis, saw activity near South Holden Road that night, or has information that could help the ongoing investigation, please contact authorities.