On August 4, 2003, Tremale Cogdell was shot and killed while driving a white Jeep Cherokee on North English Street in Greensboro, North Carolina. The shooting happened at about 4 p.m.; after being struck, Cogdell lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree near the Lorillard Tobacco Company. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The killing remains unsolved and local authorities continue to seek leads. A reward of $5,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If anyone has information about Cogdell’s movements that afternoon, witnesses on North English Street, or knowledge of the vehicle involved, please contact the Greensboro authorities.