Nathaniel Brown, 23, of Columbia, North Carolina, was found dead of gunshot wounds on NC 94 South near the intersection of Elementary School Road on July 17, 2024. Emergency medical services pronounced him dead at the scene and the Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation.

Deputies identified 23-year-old Amyrion Mccleese, also of Columbia, within hours. Warrants were obtained and Mccleese was arrested and charged with Brown’s murder. The Tyrrell County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Hyde County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Manteo Police Department, Washington-Tyrrell EMS, and Tyrrell County Emergency Management.

Brown’s family in White Oak, Pennsylvania, received community support; a fundraiser was organized to help with travel to court and funeral expenses. Does anyone who knew Nathaniel or who has information about the area and events on July 17 have details to share?