Executive Summary
- Salisbury Police are investigating the death of Landis Glapsy, 54, as a homicide.
- The victim was discovered in bushes near South Shaver and East Horah Streets.
- No suspects have been identified, and the cause of death remains undisclosed.
The Salisbury Police Department has initiated a homicide investigation following the discovery of a deceased male on Thursday morning in Salisbury, North Carolina. Officers responded to reports of a body located near the intersection of South Shaver Street and East Horah Street at approximately 11:30 a.m.
Authorities identified the victim as 54-year-old Landis Glapsy. According to the police report, Glapsy was found situated in bushes adjacent to a residential property. Investigators have officially classified the death as a homicide, though the specific cause of death has not been publicly released at this time.
Law enforcement officials disclosed that Glapsy had been unhoused and living on the streets of Salisbury for several months prior to the incident. As of Thursday evening, no suspects have been identified, and no arrests have been made.
Investigative Outlook
Detectives are currently working to establish the circumstances surrounding Glapsy’s death. With no suspects in custody, the Salisbury Police Department is relying on forensic evidence and community assistance to advance the inquiry. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the department or utilize the Crime Stoppers tip line. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
