Man found dead in Roxboro, shooting doesn't appear random

Around 11 p.m., officers with the Roxboro Police Department received a 911 call that someone had been shot and responded to the 1700 block of Wall Street.

Tyree Jones, 29, from Roxboro, was found dead at the scene when police arrived.

Police said the shooting does not appear to be random, so the man was likely targeted.

In a statement, Chief David Hess said, “These senseless acts of violence in our community must stop. The community is tired of seeing the pain families endure from gun violence.”

Anyone with information or tips in this case is asked to call investigators at 336-599-8345 or the anonymous tip line at 336-322-6072.