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Cornelius R. Woods, a 49-year-old man from High Point, NC, tragically lost his life on May 27, 2022, due to a gunshot wound to the chest. He was found suffering from the injury on Pendleton Court, and despite efforts by EMS crews to save him, he passed away at the scene. The incident was later classified as a homicide.
Following the incident, U.S. Marshals arrested 28-year-old Nigel D. Pegues of High Point on suspicion of first-degree murder. Pegues was taken into custody without incident ...Read More
Following the incident, U.S. Marshals arrested 28-year-old Nigel D. Pegues of High Point on suspicion of first-degree murder. Pegues was taken into custody without incident ...Read More
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Cornelius R. Woods Sr.
Male
Black / African American
High-point
NC
2022-05-27
49
Cornelius
Woods
11/13/2025
Forum Posts (3)
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I've been following the Cornelius Woods case closely, and something that really sta... ...Read More
09/04/2024
I've been following the Cornelius Woods case closely, and something that really sta... ...Read More
09/04/2024
It’s just so devastating to hear about Cornelius Woods and what happened to him. I can’t imagine... ...Read More
01/26/2024
01/26/2024
I wanted to highlight the bravery of the community members who have come forward with information re... ...Read More
07/22/2023
07/22/2023
