Victor Lenoir Dixon, 36, was shot on the night of July 17, 2023, on the 500 block of Winstead Street in Wilson, North Carolina. Officers found him about 11:30 p.m. with a gunshot wound to his abdomen; he was taken to ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville and later died from those injuries.

Investigators identified 35-year-old Monquie Shantell Sanders of Wilson as a suspect. Sanders and Dixon had previously been in a dating relationship. On July 18, 2023, police obtained a warrant charging Sanders with one count of felony murder; she turned herself in that day and was held without bond. During her initial court appearance, Sanders requested a court-appointed attorney.

The investigation remains active and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Wilson Police Department or Crime Stoppers. If anyone knew Victor or witnessed what happened that night, please come forward with tips.