Torrian Williams, a 23-year-old African American male from High Point, North Carolina, was tragically killed on February 1, 2021, in Thomasville, NC. The incident occurred on Hunter Street around 8:15 p.m. when police were called to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found Mykiah Anderson, 24, of Thomasville, lying in the street with gunshot wounds. Torrian Williams was discovered shot behind a duplex apartment. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.
A third victim, Jaylin McLendon, 19, of High Point, was also shot and taken to a nearby hospital in a private vehicle. He was later transferred to another hospital where he remained in stable condition.
The investigation into the deaths of Torrian Williams and Mykiah Anderson revealed that two men, Severen Trique Singleton, 21, of High Point, and Jacoreyian Dreshawn McLendon, 25, of High Point, were charged in connection with the shooting. However, these charges were not directly related to the deaths. Singleton and McLendon were charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Both received a $15,000 secured bond and were placed in the Davidson County Jail. McLendon has since bonded out.
The Thomasville Police Department, with assistance from the State Bureau of Investigation, continues to investigate the homicides. Details surrounding the investigation remain limited, but authorities are actively pursuing leads. Crime Stoppers of Thomasville offers cash rewards for information that leads to arrests, seizures, or solving serious crimes. Callers with successful tips remain anonymous and can receive rewards up to $2,000.
The tragic deaths of Torrian Williams and Mykiah Anderson have left the community in shock and mourning. As the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing justice to the victims and their families.
