Jairen Jarquese Lyles, 22, was killed on November 6, 2021, during a mass shooting at the Alaysia Bar & Grill at the Ahoskie Inn in Ahoskie, North Carolina. More than 100 people were present when multiple gunshots rang out inside and outside the establishment; six people were wounded and Lyles died. Investigators recovered various types of shell casings at the chaotic scene.

Several arrests followed. Jamal T. Sloan, 24, was initially charged with inciting a riot, going armed to the terror of the people, and possession of a firearm by a felon; he was later charged with first-degree murder, four counts of assault with a deadly weapon, and an additional count of inciting a riot. Rayshawn Marquis Lee, 28, faces three felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon. Lashawn Davon Pittman, 28, and D Ve ron Dwight Saunders, 24, were charged with carrying a weapon into an establishment where alcoholic beverages are served. Bonds and holding conditions were set as described by authorities.

The shooting forced the bar to close and the manager surrendered all operating permits, including the alcohol license, to North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement. The Ahoskie Police Department has continued the investigation. If anyone present that night or with information about the shooting or the victims can help, please come forward.