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Lyric LaElla Thomas

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Jan 01, 2023

Victim Details

Lyric LaElla Thomas

Female

Black / African American

Charlotte

NC

2023-01-01

5

Lyric

LaElla Thomas

06/21/2026

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On January 1, 2023, just after midnight, five-year-old Lyric LaElla Thomas tragically lost her life in an accidental shooting at a residence on Moretz Avenue in Charlotte, North Carolina. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.

In the days following the incident, Lyric's family and community gathered to honor her memory. Her parents, Christina Morris and Naquone Thomas, described Lyric as a "ball of life" and a "ball of joy," emphasizing the profound impact she had on th ...
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  • Case Update: Death Investigation in the Metro Division
  • https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article270630972.html
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