Wayne Deputies Investigating Murder Of 17 Year-Old

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 17 year-old Dudley man.  Authorities said the victim died from an apparent  gunshot wound and his death is a homicide.

The body of Damien Donall Dancy of N. Running Deer Circle was located in a pathway on Camp Trailee Road near Odom Farm Circle in Dudley around 3:20am Saturday.  Deputies said they were initially called to the area to investigate a report of shots being fired. Officers arrived and found Dancy deceased at the scene.

No further information is currently being released.

Anyone with information about the homicide of Damien Donall Dancy is asked to call the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office at 919-731-1480 or Crime Stoppers at 919-735-2255.  Callers can remain anonymous and may receive a cash reward for their tip.