Shaniqua Shanae Simmons, an 18-year-old African American woman, was tragically killed on May 1, 2014, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was found dead alongside 29-year-old Jacoy Nathan Mahorn in an apartment at the Cambridge Arms Apartments complex. The police were alerted to the scene early in the morning after a passer-by noticed broken glass at the back door of the unit. Upon arrival, authorities discovered the bodies of Shaniqua and Jacoy, both victims of gunshot wounds. The police have not disclosed a motive for the crime, and it has been confirmed that the shootings were not gang-related.
The Cambridge Arms Apartments complex, where the incident occurred, had been a known trouble spot in recent years. Following a lawsuit by the city, the management had installed an iron fence around part of the complex, mounted security cameras, and posted signs encouraging residents to report suspicious activity. Despite these measures, the complex continued to experience high levels of crime, including burglaries, armed robberies, assaults, domestic disputes, drug deals, and reports of gunfire. The shooting of Shaniqua Shanae Simmons and Jacoy Nathan Mahorn was the second homicide at the complex in 2014, and there had been at least three other homicides in the past five years.
The investigation into the deaths of Shaniqua Shanae Simmons and Jacoy Nathan Mahorn remains ongoing. The police have not released any information about potential suspects or arrests related to the case. The Fayetteville Police Department has urged anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved, and the community continues to seek justice for Shaniqua and Jacoy. The tragic loss of Shaniqua Shanae Simmons has left a lasting impact on her family, friends, and the Fayetteville community.
