A man is fatally shot during a robbery David Lynn Cox was a musically gifted and beloved member of his Greensboro, North Carolina, community. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, on January 29, 1954, David, a 52-year-old man, was known for his deep roots in his church and his talent for playing in various bands throughout his high school and college years. He was self-employed but also worked a part-time job to make ends meet. Remembered by friends from decades past for his skill with a guitar, he was a cherished son to his mother, Annie Kate Burton Cox, and the late Arthur J. Cox.
On the evening of Monday, July 17, 2006, David was at his part-time job at 140 Video, a business located at 2438 Randleman Road in Greensboro. It was there that his life was cut short during the commission of a robbery. An unknown assailant, or assailants, entered the business and fatally shot David. The specific details of the confrontation have not been publicly released by investigators, but the motive was determined to be robbery.
After being shot, David was rushed to Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, where he tragically died from his injuries.
The Greensboro Police Department launched a homicide investigation, designating the case under number 2006-0717-020. Detectives processed the scene at the video store, gathering evidence and seeking any information that could lead them to the person or people responsible for David's death. Despite their efforts and public appeals for information, the case quickly grew cold. No suspects were publicly identified, and no arrests have ever been made in connection with the robbery and murder.
In the days following his death, David's family and friends gathered to mourn their loss. A funeral service was held at Gethsemane United Methodist Church, where he was a member, and he was laid to rest in the church cemetery. Friends and former classmates shared memories of his kindness and his passion for music. A former coworker later recalled their many discussions about records and the fun times they had working together, expressing a continued hope for justice. The loss was felt deeply by his mother and his extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins.
For years, the investigation into David Cox's murder has remained open but inactive, waiting for a new lead that could provide a breakthrough. His case is now listed among the Greensboro Police Department's cold case homicides, a somber reminder of a life taken too soon and a crime left unsolved. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers held by those who remember him.
As of today, the case remains an open investigation with the Greensboro Police Department. A Governor's reward of $5,000 is available for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for David's murder. Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers also offers a cash reward of up to $2,000. Authorities urge anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000 or through their website. 
