Tanique Shaquan Allen, a 28-year-old Black male, was reported missing in High Point, North Carolina, on February 19, 2019. His body was found the next day, February 20, 2019, in the 1400 block of East Commerce Avenue with a gunshot wound; the case was investigated as a homicide and an autopsy was planned to confirm cause of death.

Investigators identified a suspect, Corderrel Latrice McCoy, a 28-year-old man from High Point. Warrants were issued for McCoy’s arrest in connection with Allen’s murder; police described him as armed and dangerous and conducted an active search. On March 1, 2019, the US Marshal’s Violent Fugitive Task Force located and arrested McCoy in York, South Carolina, and he was held in the York County jail without bond.

The High Point Police Department continued the investigation and asked the community for tips that could lead to further arrests or help resolve the case. If anyone knew Tanique, saw him on February 19–20, 2019, or has information about the events on East Commerce Avenue, please come forward.