Jacob Dean Koury, 23, of Cornelius, North Carolina, was found fatally shot in Magla Park, Mooresville, on August 11, 2021. Mooresville police responded about 1 a.m. and released security-camera footage showing two males standing outside a door with a dog as persons of interest; investigators asked the community for help identifying them.

The inquiry produced arrests: Jessica Cheyenne Nichols, 18, of Mooresville, was taken into custody on August 13, 2021, and charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon. James Samuel Jones Jr., 34, of Huntersville, was arrested August 16, 2021, on the same charges. A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested September 9, 2021, charged with first-degree murder and placed in juvenile detention; authorities did not release the juvenile’s name.

Agencies involved included the Mooresville Police Department, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations, the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office, and the U.S. Marshals. The investigation is active and officials continue to request tips from anyone with information about the case. If anyone knew Jacob or has relevant information, please come forward.