CLAYTON – A Clayton man was reportedly shot and killed by his stepson Saturday afternoon. Around 3:20pm, Clayton Police responded to 117 Verrazano Place, in the Lionsgate community, off Amelia Church Road.
Police found Christopher Ray Whitfield, age 50, of the address, deceased inside his home. The suspect, 19 year-old Shaikeem Jemeruis Parker of Tumbling Stone Way, Garner, was immediately taken into custody.
Police believe Whitfield was arguing with his wife, the suspect’s mother, when Parker reportedly became involved and fatally shot his stepfather.
Clayton Police Chief Greg Tart said Shaikeem Parker will be charged with first-degree murder.
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This story has been updated
Hmmm, I thought something mattered?
Black on black crime is the worst of all.
Why is black on black crime any worse than any crime on anyone? Seems as if you’re one of those people who relate all things to a given color of your choice. Your way of thinking is not a solution to society’s problems.