Ty’Quarious Gause, 27, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds on February 11, 2023, in the 800 block of South 14th Street in Wilmington, North Carolina. Officers responded about 12:10 p.m. after a ShotSpotter activation and a resident reported a body. Gause worked at the North Carolina State Ports in Wilmington and was remembered by family for his athleticism, love of sports, and his laugh.

The Wilmington Police Department opened an investigation into his killing. By early March 2023 four people had been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the case: 27-year-old Kevin Freeman of Castle Hayne; Rashawn Hines, 28, and 24-year-old Tykeke Hines, both of Wilmington; and 35-year-old Quentin Kennedy, who later turned himself in. All four were held without bond at the New Hanover County Detention Center.

Anyone who knew Ty’Quarious or has information about what happened on February 11, 2023, is asked to come forward.