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Community Rallies for Justice and Unity Following Shooting Assault of Amazon Driver and Her Son in Rockingham, NC

Rockingham, N.C. — Community leaders, activists, and residents of Richmond County are calling for justice, accountability, and unity following a troubling incident in which an Amazon delivery driver and her teenage son were shot at while she was performing her job duties in Rockingham, North Carolina.

The victim, Tashika Trimble, was delivering Amazon packages with her 16-year-old son when GPS directions allegedly led them to the wrong address. As they attempted to leave and locate the correct delivery location, shots were fired at their vehicle. The vehicle, a 2023 Dodge Charger, was struck, though neither Ms. Trimble nor her son was physically injured.

The alleged shooter, Sydney Pittman, a Rockingham resident, was charged with discharging a weapon into occupied property, a Class D felony, along with a misdemeanor charge of injury to personal property. Pittman was released from custody several days later. Community advocates have expressed serious concern following an alleged racially charged social media post made shortly after the incident. Pittman is also reported to have a prior history with law enforcement, including a previous assault charge that was later dismissed.

Community Rally and Call to Action

On Saturday, January 3 at 12:00 noon, a community rally was held at Macedonia Church in Ellerbe, North Carolina. The rally was organized by John Barnett, founder of T.H.U.G. (True Healing Under God).The rally brought together faith leaders, community organizations, activists, and residents in solidarity with the Trimble family and in demand of justice.

Tanya Ingram the mother of Tashika Trimble, addressed attendees, speaking on the emotional impact the incident has had on her daughter and grandson and thanking the community for its overwhelming support.

Leadership Voices Emphasize Unity and Civic Engagement

Krista Morrison, President of the Richmond County NAACP, 

delivered a message of unity, encouragement, and a call to action for the community. She stressed the importance of collective support, advocacy, and civic participation, including voting. Morrison also discussed the distinction between power and force, drawing from David R. Hawkins’ book, Power vs. Force, emphasizing that lasting change is rooted in moral power and unified action.

A representative from the Richmond County Coalition for Justice and Black Empowerment 

delivered a powerful address highlighting long-standing injustices faced by underserved African American communities in Richmond County and the urgent need for systemic accountability.

Organizer John Barnett called on all community organizations to stand together in unity, urging a collective front to become a force for change—not only for African American communities, but for Indigenous people and all residents of Richmond County.

Ongoing Advocacy and Media Attention

ShankRoc, a media league leader, was present at the rally and followed up on questions raised during a prior rally held in December on the steps of the Richmond County Courthouse, demonstrating continued community and media engagement.

Community leaders and activists are calling on the Richmond County District Attorney to upgrade the charges against Pittman to attempted murder and to pursue state and federal hate crime charges. John Barnett has also stated his intent to request a federal investigation.

The incident has drawn significant attention across local media, social media, and community networks. At this time, Amazon has not released a public statement regarding the incident.

The Trimble family has established a GoFundMe campaign to help offset financial and recovery-related expenses, as the incident occurred while Ms. Trimble was actively working.

The Richmond County community remains united in its demand for justice, accountability, and a safer future for all.