Tony Jayshawn Baker, 23, was fatally shot on October 25, 2021, at an apartment complex on Nolan Avenue in Whiteville, North Carolina. Police were called about shots fired around 9 p.m.; Baker was taken by car to a hospital, later transferred to New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and died of his injuries. No arrests or suspects have been reported and the investigation remains open.

The family may explore negligent security claims if the property owner lacked adequate measures.

If anyone witnessed the shooting, saw suspicious activity near Nolan Avenue that night, or has information about security issues at the complex, please share what is known with investigators.