Wilmington police identify victims in fatal drive-by shooting
Owen Hassell
The Wilmington Police Department released the names of two victims in Thursday night's drive-by shooting.
According to a police news release, 50-year-old Tracey Lee McKoy of Wake Forest died of injuries sustained in a shooting at S. 13th St. Also shot, but surviving in serious condition, is Tammy Yvette Lamb-Brown, 48, of Wilmington.
Both were on their way to visit a sick relative in the hospital when they were caught in gunfire, the release added. Police said neither are connected to gangs.
A Thursday news release noted a car of interest a light-colored Lexus four-door sedan with a sunroof. The release added if you see this vehicle, please don't approach it, and call 911 immediately.
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The motive for the shooting is unknown as the investigation is in its preliminary stages, Wilmington Police Department Criminal Investigations Capt. Thomas Tilmon said at a news conference Thursday night.
"We are still getting our feet on the ground," Tilmon said Thursday. "Chief (Donny) Williams put extra officers out after Saturday's shooting and everyone is putting in extra hours. We have already had a long week, we anticipate a long weekend, and a long week next week. We all know what we are facing in light of recent events. Anytime you have violence like what happened out near Ogden (in reference to Providence double homicide) it triggers other violence."
Anyone with information regarding the drive-by shooting is encouraged to call 910-343-3609 or use the WPD app to send tips.