Avery Chanel Scurlock, 23, was found dead in a field in Lumberton, North Carolina, on June 5, 2019. The autopsy showed eight gunshot wounds to the torso, abdomen, hip, lower back, flank and upper arm; the manner of death was ruled a homicide. Deputies responded after a report of gunfire; Scurlock’s car and phone were missing at the scene and .45-caliber casings were recovered. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators arrested 20-year-old Javaras Hammonds of Lumberton and charged him with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon; he was booked without bond. Authorities have not discussed a motive; Scurlock’s mother, Brenda, believes her child was targeted because of her gender identity. Friends and family used female pronouns and the name Chanel, and Scurlock had posted photos and videos presenting as female on social media.

Did anyone who knew Avery or who was in Lumberton that night see her car or phone after the shooting?