Josie Lindsay, a 74-year-old African American woman, was tragically shot and killed on March 21, 2017, in High Point, North Carolina. Josie was a beloved member of her community, known for her kindness and generosity. She was a faithful member of Solid Rock Baptist Church and had worked at High Point College and US Furniture Industries until her retirement in 1997.
Josie was survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward Lindsay Sr., and their children and grandchildren.
The investigation into Josie Lindsay's death revealed that she was an innocent victim of a drive-by shooting, which was part of an ongoing gang war over drugs. On the day of the incident, Josie was in her driveway when she was shot by Rashon Mebane, who was 14 years old at the time of the shooting. Mebane, along with Lashawn Kentarius Marshall, 22, was involved in the shooting. Mebane pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to between 11-and-a-half and 15 years in prison.
The case saw multiple arrests and indictments. Lashawn Marshall was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service fugitive task force and charged with first-degree murder. Marshall was the driver in the drive-by shooting, and although it could not be proven that he pulled the trigger, he was still held accountable under North Carolina law, which allows for first-degree murder charges if someone is involved in a felony that results in a murder. Additionally, De'Kwon Miller, Malik Thomas, Jadakist Bryant, Jerry Jenkins Jr., and JaQuan Clark were also indicted for their roles in the shooting.
The investigation into Josie Lindsay's death was extensive, with the High Point Police Department collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses. The case highlighted the impact of gang violence on innocent victims and the community's struggle with safety concerns. Despite the arrests and convictions, the loss of Josie Lindsay left a lasting impact on her family and the High Point community.
