Treshon Cheek, a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on February 8, 2016, in Henderson, North Carolina. He was a resident of 315 Davis Street and passed away at Maria Parham Medical Center. Treshon was the son of Cory Cheek, Sr. and Emily Marrow. He left behind a son, Tristan Davies, and siblings Cory Cheek, Jr. and Cordajhia Cheek.
The circumstances surrounding Treshon's death were violent. He was fatally shot, and the incident took place at Gate City Foods on West Andrews Avenue. The police responded to the call around 11:25 a.m. on the day of the shooting.
Following the incident, three suspects were identified and charged in connection with Treshon's murder. Corey Cheek, 17, Gary Treshon Holden, 21, and Ramek Holden, 18, were each charged with first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and discharging a firearm in the city. The legal proceedings and investigations into the case were ongoing, with the suspects facing serious charges for their alleged involvement in the crime.
Treshon's death was a significant loss to his family and the community. His funeral services were held on February 13, 2016, at Vance-Granville Community College, and he was laid to rest at Big Ruin Creek Baptist Church. The investigation into his murder highlighted the impact of gun violence in the area and the efforts of law enforcement to bring justice to the victims and their families.
