Tavarus Devon Lynch, a 26-year-old African American male from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on November 16, 2020. He was born on October 24, 1994, in Pitt County, NC, to Tommy Williams, Jr. and Melissa Lynch. Tavarus was a graduate of Nash Central High School, Class of 2013. He was known for his vibrant personality and was cherished by his family and friends.
On the evening of November 16, 2020, Tavarus Lynch was found shot to death while sitting in a vehicle at the dead end of Bedford Road, near Meadowbrook Park in Rocky Mount. The Rocky Mount Police Department responded to a shot spotter activation around 6:34 PM and discovered Tavarus in the vehicle. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Tavarus Lynch's murder has been ongoing, but as of now, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains unsolved, and the Rocky Mount Police Department continues to seek information from the public to help solve the case. Team Cold Case, a nonprofit organization dedicated to solving unsolved homicides, is offering a reward of up to $15,000 for any information leading to an arrest in Tavarus's case.
Adding to the tragedy, Tavarus's younger brother, Stoshua Eugene Lynch, was also killed in a separate incident just 56 days later. Stoshua, a 21-year-old African American male, was found shot to death in a vehicle on January 11, 2021, at the intersection of Cokey Road and Fairview Road in Rocky Mount. This double tragedy has left the Lynch family and the community in deep mourning, and both cases remain unsolved.
The Lynch family, along with friends and community members, continue to seek justice for Tavarus and Stoshua. They hope that anyone with information will come forward to help bring closure to these heartbreaking cases. The Rocky Mount Police Department and Team Cold Case remain committed to solving these murders and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
