Leshawn Tylek Ford, a 22-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on March 25, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Burgundy Street, where Ford was shot twice in the stomach just before 9 p.m. He was transported to Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh, where he succumbed to his injuries the following morning.
The shooting also resulted in injuries to two other individuals, who were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening
injuries. The Raleigh Police Department has been investigating the case, but as of now, no arrests have been made in connection to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and the police have been working to gather more information from witnesses and the community.
Leshawn Tylek Ford's death has left a significant impact on his family and the local community. A life celebration was held in his honor at Stevens Funeral Home in Wilson, North Carolina. The community continues to seek justice for Ford and hopes that the ongoing investigation will lead to the identification and apprehension of those responsible for his untimely death.
