Shawndrick Don Dockery, a 20-year-old African American male from Laurinburg, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on January 15, 2018. The incident occurred following an argument that escalated into a fatal shooting. Deputies were called to a home on Salley McNair Road around 7 p.m., where they found Shawndrick with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Scotland Memorial Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation led to the arrest of Jeremy Tucker,
a 23-year-old male from Laurinburg. Tucker was charged with first-degree murder and felony assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. The motive for the altercation remains unclear, as investigators continue to piece together the events of that evening. The conflict spanned multiple locations, requiring the processing of four different crime scenes.
In addition to Tucker's arrest, a passenger in his vehicle, Nicholas Chavis, was arrested for an unrelated incident involving conspiracy to sell and deliver marijuana. Chavis was held on a $10,000 secured bond.
The case remains under investigation, with further charges potentially forthcoming. The community of Laurinburg mourns the loss of Shawndrick Don Dockery, as his family and friends remember him for his warmth, respectfulness, and gentle spirit.
