William Gerald Ball, 65, of Shiloh, North Carolina, was found dead at his home on April 22, 2015. A native of Elizabeth City and a University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill graduate, William — known as Billy — was a devoted father and grandfather who supported the Carolina Tarheels and the Dallas Cowboys.

The death was caused by a gunshot wound and was ruled a homicide. Authorities arrested his nephew, 33-year-old James Daniel Ball of Roanoke Island; James Daniel Ball was detained in Canada on April 30, 2015, in connection with the shooting. Investigators said the slaying was likely linked to a family dispute.

Anyone who knew William or has information about the events leading to his death is asked to come forward.