Governor offers reward for Guilford County double homicide tips

On December 29, 2025 Governor Josh Stein announced that the state will offer a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the murders of Carlos Guerrero, age 38, and Marseddez Lopez, age 39. Officers responded to a shooting on David Christian Place in Greensboro on November 5, 2023 and found both victims deceased with gunshot wounds. The governor urged residents with information to contact the Greensboro Police Department, Greensboro Guilford Crime Stoppers, or the State Bureau of Investigation.

The reward represents an escalation of state involvement in a case that has remained unsolved for more than two years. By attaching a financial incentive, the governor and state law enforcement officials are signaling a priority on closing the case and generating new investigative leads. For families and neighbors, the announcement may renew hope that community information will break an investigative impasse.

Local policing agencies and the State Bureau of Investigation will handle any tips and follow up on leads. Crime Stoppers offers a route for anonymous information which can be important in communities where fear of retaliation or distrust of institutions suppresses reporting. For public officials, the reward is also a tool to marshal resources and encourage cooperation between municipal and state investigators when complex or protracted cases require additional attention.

The announcement has implications for civic engagement and local governance. Public safety is a persistent concern in Guilford County and actions that increase transparency and responsiveness can influence community trust and participation. Residents with knowledge relevant to the November 5, 2023 shooting are encouraged to come forward, as information from neighbors remains a critical factor in resolving violent crimes and restoring a sense of security.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Greensboro Police Department, Greensboro Guilford Crime Stoppers, or the State Bureau of Investigation to report tips and assist investigators in seeking arrest and conviction.