Anastasia Ray, an 18-year-old from High Point, North Carolina, was shot and killed on August 6, 2018, while inside her uncle’s house on Thissell Street and Commerce Avenue. She was approximately eight months pregnant; her unborn child also died in the attack. Anastasia had recently graduated high school and was described as surrounded by a large, loving family — she had planned to name her son Kaiden.

Two people were arrested in connection with the shooting. Hykeem Marquis Simmons, 21, was charged with first-degree murder in Anastasia’s death. A 16-year-old, Jonas Thompson, was charged with first-degree murder and with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill for wounding Corey Ray, Anastasia’s uncle, who was shot in the buttocks and survived.

The loss shocked the High Point community and underscored the toll of gun violence on families. If anyone knew Anastasia, her family, or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.