North Carolina Father and baby Killed in Shooting

Moroe, NC -- The Monroe Police Department responded to a shots fired complaint at 329-A Morrow Ave. at 10:08 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2022. Officers discovered two gunshot victims,

Darion McClendon (DOB 2-5-1997) and Da'mari McClendon (DOB 2-5-1997), when they arrived (DOB 1-14-2022). As a result of their wounds, both of them died. Suspects are being sought by the police.

This is a continuing inquiry, and further details will be released as they become available. Anyone with information regarding this offense should call (704) 282-4700 or (704) 283-5600 to the Monroe Police Department or Union County Crime Stoppers. For information leading to an arrest, a cash reward of up to $5,000 is available.