Tyrius Ray’Quan McDougald, 20, was fatally shot at his residence on WH McLean Lane in Bunnlevel, North Carolina, on November 1, 2024. Deputies found him with multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities identified 25-year-old Santez Montreal McDougald of Bunnlevel as a suspect. A warrant charging him with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and felony conspiracy was issued on November 8, 2024; he was arrested on November 9 and is being held without bond. Court documents allege Santez McDougald robbed Tyrius of $50 during the incident. The nature of any relationship between them has not been disclosed.

Tyrius Ray’Quan McDougald was born August 11, 2004. He is survived by his parents, Theresa Diane McDougald and Mitchell Brandon McDougald, and his sister, Tiana Michelle McDougald. A viewing was held November 12, 2024, at Dafford Funeral Home in Dunn, followed by a graveside service November 13 at McLean Cemetery in Bunnlevel.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 910-893-0140 or the tip line at 910-893-0300.