Jacob Lor, a 19-year-old male from Morganton, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on October 26, 2019. Jacob, who was of Asian descent, was pronounced dead at the scene of a double shooting that occurred inside a home on Ross Street in Morganton. His father, who was also seriously injured in the incident, was airlifted to a hospital in Charlotte, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect in the case, 41-year-old Pheng Lee, was arrested shortly after the shooting.
Lee was found casually riding a bicycle about seven miles away from the crime scene and was still in possession of a gun when apprehended by the police. He has been charged with murder. According to witnesses, Lee and the victims knew each other, although the exact motive behind the shooting remains unclear.
Jacob Lor's death has left his family and the local community in shock. His obituary highlights his close-knit family, including his mother, Coly Heu Lor, and his siblings. The funeral services were held at the Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory in Valdese, North Carolina, and Jacob was laid to rest at Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory.
The investigation into the double shooting is ongoing, and authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the circumstances leading up to the tragic event. The community continues to mourn the loss of Jacob Lor, a young man whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence.
