Dominique Jacquez Rhodes, a 25-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 24, 2021, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dominique was born on September 24, 1996, in Sumter, South Carolina, to Katina Rhodes and Willie Lee Rhodes. He was known for his love of music and his dedication to his family, especially his daughter, Kalen Ka’ari Rhodes.
Dominique's life was marked by his generous spirit and his infectious smile, which endeared him to many.
On the fateful day of October 24, 2021, at approximately 1:12 AM, Jacksonville Police Officers responded to calls of shots fired in the area. Dominique Jacquez Rhodes was shot and killed at the scene, and another individual, Alexis Ramsay, 18, was also shot and taken to Vidant Medical Center with serious injuries. The incident took place at the Sturgeon City Event Center in Jacksonville, where Dominique was attending an event.
Following the shooting, Montavous Rashan Bowen, a 22-year-old male, was arrested and charged with an open count of murder and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. The arrest was made by officers with the Jacksonville Police Department on October 26, 2021. The investigation into Dominique's death revealed that the shooting was a targeted attack, and Bowen was identified as the primary suspect in the case.
The tragic loss of Dominique Jacquez Rhodes has left a void in the lives of his family and friends. His death has sparked a legal battle as the case against Montavous Rashan Bowen progresses through the judicial system. The community continues to mourn the loss of a young man whose life was cut short by senseless violence.
