On October 9, 2019, 17-year-old Kobe Manwarren was shot and killed at the intersection of Triangle Lake and Hickory Chapel roads in High Point, North Carolina. A vehicle pulled up and fired roughly 30 rounds at Kobe and another teenager; Kobe was taken to a hospital where he died and the other teen, 15, was severely injured.

Police arrested a 15-year-old suspect who was charged with first-degree murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, possession of a stolen motor vehicle and other offenses. Investigators reported the suspect was a known gang member with prior contacts for violent crimes. Officials also said the suspect and Kobe had no known connection and the motive remained unclear.

Kobe’s family and friends remembered him as a great person who did not deserve this, and the community held vigils to honor his memory. If anyone has information about that night at Triangle Lake and Hickory Chapel roads, please come forward to assist the investigation.