Lacoria Zhanae Cox, a 20-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on March 3, 2020, in Pikeville, North Carolina. The incident occurred just before midnight on Mount Carmel Church Road, where deputies responded to a call from a man who reported that both he and a woman had been shot. Upon arrival, authorities found Lacoria Cox and a 23-year-old male victim inside a car, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
Lacoria Cox was transported to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The male victim, identified as Donnie Rae Kwan Henry, was critically injured and taken to Vidant Hospital in Greenville with life-threatening injuries. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and the Wayne County Sheriff's Office has not released any further details about potential suspects or arrests related to the case.
Lacoria Cox's family has been deeply affected by her untimely death. Her mother, Letisha Cox, described her as a loving and friendly person who had dreams of becoming a neonatal nurse. Lacoria worked as a housekeeper at a nearby hotel and was known for her positive and happy demeanor. Her sister, Allissa Cox, expressed her grief and longing for answers, questioning why someone would take her sister's life at such a young age.
The Wayne County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public to help solve the case. They have urged anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
