Gwendolyn Lavonne Riddick

Murdered
Case Description
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On July 30, 2023, at approximately 2:44 p.m., officers from the Eden Police Department responded to reports of an active shooting at Freedom Park in Eden, North Carolina. Upon arrival, they discovered 40-year-old Dr. Gwendolyn Lavonne Riddick lying next to her red Ford Mustang, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention and transport to UNC Rockingham Hospital, Dr. Riddick was pronounced dead shortly after her arrival.

Dr. Riddick was a respected OB/GYN ...Read More
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  • FOX8 WGHP: Woman killed at Eden park as result of ‘domestic issues’ was ‘much loved’ doctor, UNC system confirms

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    Victim Details

    Gwendolyn Lavonne Riddick

    Female

    Black / African American

    Eden

    NC

    2023-07-30

    40

    Gwendolyn

    Lavonne Riddick

    12/24/2024

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about the childcare angle in this tragic case. It seems like Dr. Riddick was d... ...Read More
    03/24/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the custody aspect in Dr. Riddick’s tragic case. It’s deeply un... ...Read More
    01/12/2024
    I've been following the Eden shooting case, and my heart truly goes out to Dr. Riddick’s loved one... ...Read More
    11/28/2023
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