Craig Andrew Mullis, 48, was found dead on the front lawn of a Woodlawn Street home in Kannapolis, North Carolina, on the afternoon of May 12, 2026. Emergency responders arrived about 4 p.m.; he had sustained a single gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say the shot was fired during a physical altercation with a family member.

Mullis was born in Concord on June 12, 1977. He is survived by his parents, Charlie and Pamela Mullis, his children Cody and Caitlin Mullis, grandparents and extended family. A celebration of his life was held the following Sunday at Royal Oaks Baptist Church.

Police identified the relative they say was responsible but did not release a name and have not filed charges. The investigation file was forwarded to the Rowan County District Attorney’s Office for review; no charging decision has been announced. Does anyone who knew Craig or who was in the neighborhood that afternoon have information that could help investigators?