Patricia May Ladebush Grant, a 72-year-old woman from Greensboro, NC, tragically passed away on July 1, 2021. She was affectionately known as "Pat" and was a well-loved manager at a Speedway gas station. On the day of her death, she was shot by a 19-year-old named Avion Bell, who demanded money from her and shot her when she refused. Bell was arrested six days later and has been charged with first-degree murder. He remains in jail awaiting trial.
The incident occurred inside the Speedway gas station on Battleground Avenue, and surveillance footage captured the crime. The community has since honored Patricia's memory with a bench and plaque outside the store, and many customers have shared their condolences and memories of her. Despite the upgrades to security measures at the gas station, including a fence and better surveillance cameras, Patricia's loved ones continue to seek justice and closure.
The case has been ongoing, with Bell's next court date scheduled for July 18. The community remains hopeful that justice will be served for Patricia, who was a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Her death has left a significant impact on those who knew her, and her memory continues to be honored and remembered.
