Anthony Eugene Gill, a 22-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 29, 2017, in Salisbury, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when Gill and another victim, Daquan Robertson, were shot and killed. Gill was pronounced dead at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, while Robertson was found dead at the scene on South Church Street.
The shooting also left three others injured, including Quandarius Rasheim Davis, 22, and Kayla Bennette McCullers, 20, who were treated at local hospitals.
The investigation into the double homicide revealed that the shooting was not gang-related, despite the involvement of two gang members, Jalen Cook and Zakelo Duren, both 23 years old. Cook was charged with firing the fatal shots that killed Gill and Robertson, while Duren turned himself in on charges of inciting a riot. The authorities stated that an argument had taken place before the shooting, but the exact motive behind the incident remained unclear.
Gill's family and friends were devastated by his untimely death. His cousin, Bianca Koontz, expressed her grief and called for the killer to come forward. The community was also shaken by the violence, with residents expressing their concerns about the safety of their city. Salisbury Police Chief Jerry Stokes acknowledged the ongoing issue of gang violence in the area and emphasized the need for the community to come together to address the problem.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the families of the victims sought justice for their loved ones. The case highlighted the broader issue of gun violence in Salisbury and the impact it had on the community. Despite the arrests of Cook and Duren, the pain and loss experienced by the families of Gill and Robertson continued to resonate throughout the city.
