Marcus Jamar Toney, 33, was shot and killed at a home on Brantley Road in Middlesex, North Carolina, on the night of Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Deputies responded to a reported shooting around 10:59 p.m. and found Toney suffering from a gunshot wound; emergency responders attempted life-saving measures but he was pronounced dead at the scene. News reports placed the residence in Nash County while obituary listings connected him to Zebulon.

Authorities said the shooting followed an altercation between Toney and another man at the house. Police identified and located 28-year-old Cajlun Deshawn Dunn, who was taken into custody without incident and charged with second-degree murder; he was held at the Nash County Detention Facility without bond and was scheduled for a first court appearance on April 23, 2026. The sheriff’s office said the investigation was ongoing and additional information or charges were possible.

Toney’s family and a fundraiser described him as a loving son, father, and brother remembered for kindness and laughter. If anyone witnessed the incident on Brantley Road or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.