Tyrell McDonald, 22, of Maxton, North Carolina, was shot and killed on August 21, 2016. He was at a party at Sarah’s Place on South Patterson Street when a fight erupted and shots were fired. Deputies found McDonald in the parking lot with a gunshot wound; CPR was attempted but he was later pronounced dead at Scotland Memorial Hospital.

McDonald was a former standout athlete at Purnell Swett High School, having played football and basketball and earning a spot on The Robesonian’s All-County football team as a junior. Coaches and peers remembered him as respectful and fun-loving. A 37-year-old woman, Kissie Braddy, was also shot and treated and released from the hospital. No other injuries were reported.

No arrests have been announced and the investigation remains open. If anyone has information about the shooting, please share what is known with investigators.