Quanta Guan McRae, a 29-year-old African American man born January 25, 1987, was shot to death with his older brother Tony Lashuan McRae during the early hours of January 1, 2017, at 1211 Shana Lane in Asheboro, North Carolina. Police responded about 2 a.m. and found both brothers suffering from gunshot wounds; another person at the scene sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated and released from Randolph Hospital.

Quanta grew up on Asheboro’s Eastside and attended Asheboro City Schools; he was described as protective of his brother Tony. Arrest warrants were issued for two men, Rodney Jontae Patterson, 27, described as 6 feet 5 inches and about 160 pounds, and Curtis E. Little, 25, described as 6 feet 2 inches and about 320 pounds, both wanted for first-degree murder in connection with the killings. The investigation remains active and police have asked anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew Quanta or has information about that night, please share what you know with investigators.