Greensboro Police Found Man Dead in Wooded Area
Authorities discovered 21-year-old Khemari Perry after receiving reports of gunfire in the neighborhood.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Violence
Greensboro police discovered the body of 21-year-old Khemari Perry in a wooded area along the 5600 block of Weslo-Willow Circle. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound.
Why it matters
The discovery followed reports of suspicious activity in the area, prompting police to return to the location a day after an initial investigation into reports of shots fired.
Police are currently investigating the death of Khemari Perry, found in the 5600 block of Weslo-Willow Circle. No arrests have been made regarding the case.
The players
Greensboro Police Department
This is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for investigating criminal activity and maintaining public safety within the city of Greensboro.
Khemari Perry
He was a 21-year-old man identified by authorities as the victim found deceased in a wooded area.
Danielle Perry
She is the mother of the deceased who filed a missing person report for her son.
The details
Officers first visited the Weslo-Willow Circle area on Saturday at 1 p.m. following reports of shots fired but failed to locate a victim at that time. They returned to the scene on Sunday at 6 p.m. after receiving further reports of suspicious activity, eventually discovering the victim.
Timeline
Saturday 1 p.m.: Police responded to initial reports of shots fired in the area.
Sunday 6 p.m.: Police discovered the body of Khemari Perry.
Legal Context
This investigation follows a pattern set by the 2024 Greensboro violent crime initiative regarding police response to public reports. Local authorities continue to rely on residential tips to address violent incidents in suburban sectors.
Local residents near the 5600 block of Weslo-Willow Circle may observe increased police presence while the investigation remains ongoing. Officials have not issued specific security advisories, but the public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity.
The takeaway
Investigators are actively seeking information regarding the incident that occurred near the apartment complex. Neighbors are encouraged to contact authorities if they have details related to the reports of shots fired on Saturday.
Further reading
Learn more about local safety efforts on the Greensboro Violence page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Myfox8.
