LyAysa McKinnon, a 20-year-old African American woman from Laurinburg, NC, tragically lost her life on December 22, 2019. LyAysa was shot and killed in a home on Tartan Road. She was taken to Scotland Memorial Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest. LyAysa was described as a sweet, intelligent, and joyful young woman who worked at the Family Dollar Store in Laurel Hill.
Her family and friends mourned her loss deeply, remembering her as a bright and beautiful individual with a promising future ahead.
Casey Dewayne Williams, a 23-year-old man from Tartan Road, was charged with murder in connection to LyAysa's death. He was taken into custody and held at the Scotland County Detention Center without bond. According to LyAysa's mother, Angela McKinnon, Casey was someone LyAysa thought loved her, making the tragedy even more heartbreaking. The family started a fundraiser to help cover the costs of LyAysa's funeral and burial.
The investigation into LyAysa's death revealed that she was the youngest of her mother's children and had a close relationship with her family. Her aunt, Nancy Ingram McKinnon, shared that LyAysa was always happy, smiling, and full of joy. The community rallied around the McKinnon family, offering support and condolences during this difficult time. The case brought attention to the issue of domestic violence and the devastating impact it can have on families and communities.
