Angela Jeffress, a 56-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed on April 22, 2022, in Roxboro, North Carolina. Angela was at her residence when multiple gunshots were fired at her home in the early hours of the morning. The police responded to a "shots fired" call just before 2 a.m. and found numerous shell casings near her home on Graham Drive. Angela was discovered dead from multiple gunshot wounds.
She was an innocent victim of this senseless act of violence.
Angela was a well-known and beloved member of her community. She was a graduate of Person Senior High School and had worked at GKN Driveline in Timberlake, NC, for 28 years. Angela was about to retire from her job and was known for her kindness and willingness to help others. Her husband, MurRay Jeffress, was at work when he received the devastating news that his wife had been shot and killed. Angela's teenage son was also at home during the shooting but was unharmed.
The investigation into Angela's death revealed that she was not the intended target of the shooting. The police believe that Angela was an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting. The Roxboro Police Chief, David Hess, described the incident as a heartbreaking tragedy and pleaded with the community to come forward with any information that could help solve the case. Despite the efforts of the police and the community, no arrests have been made, and the gunman remains at large.
Angela's death marked the first homicide in Roxboro for the year 2022. The community has been deeply affected by this senseless act of violence, and Angela's family continues to seek justice for her untimely death. The police have urged anyone with information or tips to contact investigators or the Tip Line. The investigation remains ongoing, and the community hopes that justice will be served for Angela Jeffress and her family.
