Fatal Shooting on East Allison Street – SPD Investigating

Last Updated 6/15/2025Posted in Police News, Latest City News

June 15, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Statesville, NC – On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 5:35 a.m., officers with the Statesville Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 100 block of East Allison Street.

Upon arrival, officers located a male victim lying in the roadway with an apparent gunshot wound to the chest/abdomen area. Officers immediately rendered aid and requested assistance from Iredell County EMS. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The victim has been identified as 25-year-old D’Angelo Malindsay Barker of Statesville.

The Statesville Police Department’s Violent Crimes and Criminal Investigations Units responded to the scene and began processing evidence and conducting interviews. The investigation is active and ongoing.

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of D’Angelo Barker during this difficult time.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Statesville Police Department at 704-878-3406.



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