NyAsia Blue, 19, was killed in a drive-by shooting at her home on Jockey Whip Lane in Hope Mills, North Carolina, on March 11, 2025. Multiple rounds were fired into the residence in the early morning while she was asleep; officers found her with a fatal gunshot wound and she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. Blue worked as an assistant teacher at Ms. Jo’s Child Care in Parkton and was remembered by friends and family as warm and caring.

Investigators say the shooting does not appear to have been random and that the suspect may have been targeting someone in the household, though a clear motive has not been established. Witnesses reported a dark-colored SUV fleeing the scene at high speed; detectives are reviewing neighboring security footage for leads. No arrests have been announced and the Hope Mills Police Chief urged anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone knew NyAsia or saw activity near Jockey Whip Lane that night, can you share what you remember with investigators?