Christopher Marcellus McKinnon, 36, was found dead in a ditch near 2126 Pony Farm Road in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on August 28, 2023. Deputies from the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call at about 11:53 p.m. and found McKinnon had suffered multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Neighbors reported hearing several gunshots around the time of the incident.

The sheriff described the investigation as methodical and thorough. A year-long inquiry led authorities to focus on two primary suspects. If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Christopher, please come forward to assist the investigation.