On January 24, 2023, a shooting on Samuel Williams Drive in Red Springs, North Carolina left 45-year-old James Elijah Beauregard dead alongside 51-year-old Donald Williams and 34-year-old Sierra Nicole Wherry. A fourth victim, 71-year-old Equilla Williams-Biggs, survived multiple gunshot wounds.

Authorities arrested 46-year-old Corey Grant Leak shortly after the incident. Leak, who had been living with Williams-Biggs, his aunt, had been released on parole in October 2020 after serving 27 years for a 1993 murder conviction. Investigators say an argument over money escalated and resulted in the shootings. Leak faced charges including three counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted first-degree murder, and additional firearm and drug-related offenses.

The community held vigils for the victims and local leaders urged unity while the sheriff criticized the parole decision that freed Leak. If anyone has information about the events on Samuel Williams Drive or knew James Beauregard, please share what you know.