This is so sad and senseless.
LeDajrick Cox died a hero and I hope people always remember what he did. I also hope the killers are caught and never see the outside of a jail again.
Irving Police said 18-year-old LeDajrick Cox was out with a group of friends, three guys and one girl, early Sunday morning. Cox had graduated from Carter High School Saturday, just a few hours before the shooting, and wanted to celebrate.
According to Fox 4, authorities said Cox and his pals pulled into the parking lot of a 7-Eleven in Irving around 1:45 a.m. when three men in white Kia Optima started cat-calling Cox’s female friend.
The recent graduate, who was voted most popular and set to play college football, tried to come to the girl’s defense. Dallas News reported that an argument ensued and the group Cox was with decided to leave.
As their car drove away, the suspects in the Kia Optima followed and opened fire on the vehicle.
Cox was hit in the head and his side, and died hours later at Parkland Hospital. The other two males in the car were also struck during the shooting, but survived their injuries.
If you know anything about this shooting, please contact the cops.