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Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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 ...Read More
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Lyric LaElla Thomas
Female
Black / African American
Charlotte
NC
2023-01-01
5
Lyric
LaElla Thomas
11/06/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone else been following the discussions around gun safety in Charlotte since Lyric's tragic p... ...Read More
10/10/2024
10/10/2024
Hi everyone,
I've been following the case of Lyric Thomas, and I can't help but reflect on the co... ...Read More
05/19/2023
I've been following the case of Lyric Thomas, and I can't help but reflect on the co... ...Read More
05/19/2023
