Toriyana Marquez Gaskins, a 20-year-old woman from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was fatally shot on March 6, 2022. She was driving with friends after leaving a Cook Out restaurant when two people in a dark-colored car opened fire on her vehicle while it was on Highway 52. Multiple rounds struck the car, which then crashed near North Liberty Street; Toriyana was pronounced dead at the scene.

Winston-Salem police have said they believe the shooting was not random and investigators continue to pursue leads. No arrests have been announced. Toriyana’s mother, Lashanda Lewis, has established a foundation called Tori’s Choice to support families and children affected by gun violence, and the community has held vigils and balloon releases in her memory. Toriyana is remembered as kind, loyal, big-hearted, and active in her church and community.

If anyone has information that could help identify the shooters or advance the investigation, please come forward.