Jericka Nasgah McGee, a 21-year-old African American woman, was tragically found shot to death on May 28, 2020, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Her body was discovered on East 20th Avenue by a passerby who immediately called for help. An autopsy conducted by the North Carolina Medical Examiner's Office revealed that Jericka was pregnant at the time of her death.
The investigation into Jericka's death led to the arrest of two individuals.
Quintin Marcus Searcy, a 29-year-old man, was charged with her murder and was apprehended by US Marshals in Florence, South Carolina. Lashanda Rochelle Tolliver, a 27-year-old woman, was also charged with murder and was arrested in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Both suspects were awaiting extradition back to North Carolina to face charges.
The case remains an active investigation, with the Winston-Salem Police Department urging anyone with information to come forward. The tragic death of Jericka Nasgah McGee has left a profound impact on her community, highlighting the ongoing issue of violence and the need for justice.
