On June 14, 2023, in Wallburg, North Carolina, 61-year-old Jamie Allen Coe was found dead in his home from an apparent gunshot wound. Davidson County deputies responded in the early hours and discovered his body inside the residence.

Investigators identified Coe’s 37-year-old son, Justin Allen Coe, as the primary suspect. Evidence suggested Justin Coe had shot his father; he was arrested, charged with murder and held in the Davidson County Jail without bond. Court records show Justin Coe was scheduled to appear on July 12, 2023. Motive has not been publicly disclosed.

The shooting has deeply affected the Wallburg community. If anyone has information about Jamie Coe, his movements that night, or relevant details about the household, please share tips with authorities.