Alyssia Lacole Adkins, 21, was fatally shot on April 14, 2024, at about 2 a.m. near the American Legion building on Old Wilkesboro Road in Salisbury, North Carolina. Emergency responders took her to Baptist Hospital, where she died of her injuries. Alyssia worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Dementia Unit at Salisbury Health and Rehabilitation and was remembered as a former basketball standout at Mount Airy High School with an infectious smile and a supportive nature.

Salisbury Police Chief P.J. Smith said state and federal agencies, including the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the FBI, were assisting the local investigation and that the department had some strong leads, though no specifics were released. The Salisbury Police Department continues to ask the public for information that could help solve the case.

If anyone knew Alyssia or has information about her death, please contact Salisbury Police with any tips.