Anthony Simpson was 45 when he was shot on June 9, 2007, while driving on the John Belk Freeway in Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite being critically injured, he managed to drive roughly 2.5 miles before his vehicle crashed. Emergency responders reached the scene but Simpson died there from his injuries.

The circumstances that led to the shooting are unclear and no suspect was immediately apprehended. His death was one of 74 homicides in Charlotte that year, a notably violent period for the city. Authorities continued to investigate and the family and community sought justice.

If anyone knew Anthony, saw activity on the John Belk Freeway that morning, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.