Zimek Roquis-Houston Berry, a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 20, 2022, in Laurinburg, North Carolina. He was found unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds in the area of Washington Street near Phritz Street. Emergency Medical Services arrived at the scene and pronounced him deceased. Zimek was a student at Scotland High School, and his untimely death deeply affected the school community, prompting the availability of grief counselors for students and
staff.
The investigation into Zimek's death led to the arrest of a 15-year-old juvenile from Laurinburg, who was charged with murder and held at a juvenile detention facility. The Laurinburg Police Department responded to the incident and observed a crowd running toward the area where Zimek was found. The police have not released further details about the motive or circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Zimek's death has left a lasting impact on his family, friends, and the Laurinburg community. His obituary notes that he passed away at Scotland Memorial Hospital and that graveside services were held on February 28, 2022, at Hillside Memorial Park in Laurinburg. The community continues to mourn the loss of this young life, and the investigation into his death remains ongoing.
