Gerold McEachin Jr., 36, of Lillington, North Carolina, was found dead from a gunshot wound on October 9, 2018. Deputies from the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office responded about 8:30 p.m. to 2505 Ridge Run, where McEachin Jr. was discovered.

A 33-year-old man identified as Christopher Chance was present at the scene and was known to McEachin Jr. through another family member. Chance was cooperating with authorities and the shooting was classified as a homicide; investigators were working to determine a motive and collect evidence. No charges had been filed immediately following the incident.

McEachin Jr. is survived by his parents, Gerald Sr. and Alberta McEachin, his sister Shawana Cash, and his two daughters, Keyera and Akari McEachin. If anyone has information about what happened at 2505 Ridge Run on October 9, 2018, please come forward.