Shanta Maurice Lomax, a 36-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on June 23, 2014, in the 900 block of East Lafayette Street in Salisbury, NC. Lomax, who was originally from Salisbury but had moved to Alabama, was visiting his hometown when the incident occurred. Police responded to a call for gunshots and found Lomax lying behind an apartment building with gunshot wounds.
The investigation into Shanta Lomax's death was handled by Salisbury Police Detectives, who
treated the scene as a homicide. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. The lack of suspects or litigation indicates that the case has not progressed significantly in terms of identifying and prosecuting those responsible for his death.
The cold case continues to be a point of focus for the Salisbury Police Department, as they strive to bring justice for Shanta Lomax and his family. The community remains hopeful that advancements in technology or new evidence will eventually lead to a resolution and closure for this tragic loss.
