On February 16, 2019, 65-year-old Sandra Faye Epps, a woman from Rocky Mount, North Carolina, was found unresponsive at her residence on Windsor Drive. Authorities responded to a Shot Spotter activation just before 1:00 a.m. and discovered Epps suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Sandra Faye Epps, a 65-year-old African American woman, became the victim of a tragic incident that shocked the local community.
The investigation led to the
arrest of 21-year-old Tyquon Marquese Draughn, who was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. Draughn was taken into custody by the Rocky Mount Homicide Unit and placed in the Edgecombe County Detention Center. The relationship between Epps and Draughn was not immediately clear, and the motive behind the shooting remained unknown. Neighbors reported hearing commotion and gunshots, adding to the sense of fear and uncertainty in the area.
The case of Sandra Faye Epps' death highlighted the ongoing issue of violence in Rocky Mount. Draughn's arrest marked the sixth murder in the city that year, raising concerns among residents about their safety. The community mourned the loss of Epps, who was remembered as a kind and friendly individual. The investigation into her death continued, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in solving the case.
