On November 1, 2026 around 8:18 p.m. Deputies with the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the Speedway in LaGrange for the report of a subject with a gunshot wound. Amari Leeshon Jones (22) was found with a gunshot wound to the left side of his body. Jones was transported by emergency services for treatment. Jones’s status is critical at this time. Upon further investigation it was determined that the incident did not occur on the Speedway’s property.

LCSO Detectives are continuing to investigate this case. We are asking if the public has any information related to this case, please contact the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office at 252-559-6118 or Lenoir County Crime Stoppers at 252-523-4444.