The Greensboro community is heartbroken after the tragic death of 40-year-old Delorean Nickerson, known to many as “Abg Reddevil.” Delorean was shot and killed on Wednesday evening, November 26, 2025, at a home in the 1700 block of Rainbow Drive. What should have been an ordinary evening turned into a devastating moment that has left family, friends, and neighbors struggling to cope with an unimaginable loss.
Emergency crews from Greensboro Police, Greensboro Fire, and Guilford County EMS responded to the home just after 5 p.m. when reports of a shooting came in. When first responders arrived, they found Delorean with a serious gunshot wound. Despite their immediate efforts to save his life, he was pronounced dead at about 5:20 p.m. Officials later confirmed that his next of kin had been notified as investigators began working to understand what led to the fatal incident.
Authorities say all individuals involved have been identified, and the case remains an active homicide investigation. Delorean’s death marks the 36th homicide in Greensboro in 2025, a number that reflects a painful rise in violence throughout the year. Each life lost leaves behind a ripple of grief, but this tragedy has hit especially hard for those who loved him deeply. The growing number of homicides has sparked concern across the city, adding to the weight of this heartbreaking moment.
To those who knew him, Delorean—“Abg Reddevil”—was a man whose presence made an impact. Friends describe him as warm, loyal, and full of personality. He had a way of making people feel welcomed and understood, and his laughter could brighten even the hardest days. His honesty, confidence, and genuine nature made him someone people respected and cared for. Losing him has left a silence that his friends say will be difficult to fill.
Family members are devastated, sharing memories of his vibrant energy and the love he showed to those closest to him. They speak of his kindness, the comfort he brought to others, and the strong bonds he formed throughout his life. His passing leaves a void that words cannot fully explain—a space filled with sorrow, disbelief, and the ache of missing someone who meant so much.
As loved ones mourn, they hold tightly to the memories that now carry even more meaning. While the pain of losing Delorean is overwhelming, his legacy lives on through the people he touched. In their hearts, “Abg Reddevil” will be remembered for his spirit, his love, and the unforgettable mark he left on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
