On December 7, 2022, 46-year-old Valeska Keely Ward, a woman from Lincolnton, North Carolina, was tragically shot and killed at her home on North Flint Street. The incident occurred around 11 p.m., and Ward was taken to a hospital where she later died. The suspect in the case, Muhammed Ali Camp, was a friend of Ward's and was taken into custody shortly after the incident.
Camp has been charged with second-degree murder, and the investigation is ongoing.
Ward's friend, Amy Owens, revealed that Camp had recently threatened both her and Ward. Owens called the police after the shooting and expressed her determination to ensure that Camp was apprehended. Camp is currently being held in jail without bond and is expected to face a judge soon.
The Lincolnton Police Department is actively investigating the case and has urged anyone with information to come forward. The community is mourning the loss of Ward, with friends and family remembering her fondly.
