Young Woman Killed in Domestic Shooting as Suspect Takes Own Life.
The city of High Point is mourning a devastating loss following a domestic-related homicide that claimed the life of 22-year-old Jonal N. Hodge. According to authorities, Jonal was shot multiple times during the early morning hours of March 18, 2026, at the Oaks at Silver Ridge apartment complex on East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. The incident left the community in shock and prompted a swift and major response from the High Point Police Department.
The suspected shooter, identified as 34-year-old Adrin K. Rome of Edenton, later died by suicide a few hours after the shooting, compounding the tragedy for both families and the local community. The circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting remain under investigation, with law enforcement working diligently to piece together the events leading up to the attack and to provide clarity for those affected.
Jonal N. Hodge is remembered by family, friends, and neighbors as a bright, compassionate, and vibrant young woman whose life was filled with promise. Her death has left loved ones grieving profoundly, as they struggle to process the sudden and violent loss of someone so young.
The High Point Police Department continues to urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation. In the wake of this tragedy, the community has come together to mourn, support Jonal’s family, and raise awareness about the devastating consequences of domestic violence.









