Malik Nikee Thomas, an 18-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 20, 2017, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. On that fateful day, police responded to a report of an injured person in the 1100 block of N. Fairview Road. Upon arrival, officers found Malik Nikee Thomas suffering from injuries sustained during an assault. He was immediately transported to UNC Nash Healthcare, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation revealed that the assault likely
occurred on Rosewood Avenue near its intersection with North Ferndale Avenue. It was determined that the incident was not random, and Malik Nikee Thomas was driven several blocks to the location where he was found. The exact nature of the assault was not disclosed by the authorities.
In connection with Malik Nikee Thomas's death, Tracy Lerenzo Askew Jr., a 20-year-old male, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Askew was taken into custody without incident and held in the Edgecombe County Jail. The police urged anyone with further information about the case to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The case of Malik Nikee Thomas's death highlights the tragic consequences of violence and the importance of community cooperation in solving such crimes. The investigation into his death remains a poignant reminder of the need for justice and the impact of such incidents on the affected families and communities.
