Tracey Lee McKoy, a 50-year-old woman from Wake Forest, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on July 29, 2021, in Wilmington, North Carolina. Tracey, along with her 48-year-old sister, Tammy Yvette Lamb, was on her way to visit a sick relative in the hospital when they were both shot near South 13th Street. Tracey succumbed to her injuries, while her sister was hospitalized in serious condition.
The Wilmington Police Department confirmed that the women were innocent bystanders and not the intended targets of the gunfire.
The incident shocked the local community, with residents expressing their heartbreak and disbelief over the senseless violence. Wilmington Police Captain Thomas Tilmon stated that the police would be ramping up security in the area to prevent further incidents. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects identified in connection with the shooting. The police continue to investigate the case, and the community remains hopeful that justice will be served for Tracey Lee McKoy and her family.
