WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Friends, family and acquaintances celebrated the life of Julius "Juice" Sampson Tuesday. The newlywed 32-year-old and father of three was shot and killed following an argument inside of a BJ's restaurant near Hanes Mall.
His funeral was held at Union Baptist Church in Winston-Salem today. His family asked everyone in attendance to wear white.
Sampson was a local barber who volunteered in his community. Sampson was in the BJ's restaurant picking up a lunch order. Witnesses say Robert Granato was harassing a waitress when Sampson intervened.
Police say the argument lead to Granato shooting and killing Sampson in the parking lot.
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