Mondrell Walter Leake, known as Drell, was a 35-year-old African American man who was shot to death on August 22, 2017, in Albemarle, North Carolina. He was born April 7, 1982, in Stanley County and was active in the First Baptist Church in Norwood. Family remembered him for his vibrant personality and wide circle of children, siblings and friends.

Drell was found lying in the roadway early in the morning, indicating he had been shot sometime during the night. The Albemarle Police Department opened an investigation and sought the public’s help; no arrests or suspects had been identified and authorities offered a reward for information leading to an arrest. Stanly County Crime Stoppers has been working with police to gather tips.

Who in the community might have information about Drell that could help bring justice?