Zyrique Grace, a 22-year-old African American male from Raeford, NC, tragically lost his life on August 9, 2021. The incident occurred during a shooting at the Piney Bay Mobile Home Park, located between Raeford and Red Springs. The Hoke County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene around 7:15 p.m. after receiving reports of shots fired. Zyrique Grace and another victim, Nakoya Maynor, were found dead in a car at the mobile home park.
A third individual, a 20-year-old male, was injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The shooting was believed to be drug-related, with individuals reportedly shooting at each other from their cars at the Hoke County Recreation Complex before ending up at the mobile home park. The Hoke County Sheriff's Office has stated that the suspects involved in the shooting will face charges of first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury. However, no specific names of the suspects have been released by the authorities.
The family of Zyrique Grace, along with the community, has been deeply affected by this tragic event. Ronald Maynor, the grandfather of Nakoya Maynor, expressed his sorrow and emphasized the impact of losing young loved ones to violence. The incident has raised concerns about the prevalence of drugs and alcohol among young people and the resulting consequences. The community continues to seek justice for Zyrique Grace and the other victims involved in this devastating incident.
