Dominique Coppedge, a 27-year-old male from Hookerton, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on July 12, 2020. The incident occurred in Snow Hill, North Carolina, where Dominique was fatally shot. The shooting took place in the 400 block of West Harper around 11:30 p.m. on that fateful Sunday. Alongside Dominique, two other individuals were injured in the shooting.
One of the injured victims was flown to Vidant Medical Center, while the other was driven to the hospital.
The Snow Hill Police Department, with assistance from the State Bureau of Investigation , launched an investigation into the shooting. Dominique Coppedge's death was a significant loss to his family and community. He was survived by his father, Arthur Coppedge, his mother, Betty Smallwood, and his children, Da'Kar King Bynum, Da' Kylee Queen Coppedge, and Kanna Princess Coppedge.
The investigation into Dominique's death aimed to uncover the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify any potential suspects or motives. As of the latest available information, no arrests or suspects have been publicly disclosed. The community of Snow Hill and Dominique's family continue to seek justice for his untimely death.
Dominique's funeral services were held on July 25, 2020, at the Red Hill Cemetery in Ayden, North Carolina. The services were conducted with social distancing measures and face masks due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The loss of Dominique Coppedge, a young African American man, has left a lasting impact on his loved ones and the community.
