Teens face charges in killing of Wake Forest High School coach’s wife

Two teenagers are facing charges after a deadly shooting involving the wife of a Wake Forest High School football coach.

Dexter Mills, 18, and a 16-year-old juvenile have been arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of Ericka Lucas last month, the Wake Forest Police Department said.

Each of them have been charged with murder, officials said.

Investigators say they do not believe Lucas was the intended target when the shots were fired along East Nelson Avenue.

The shooting happened around 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29.

Lucas, the wife of Wake Forest High School Football Coach Reggie Lucas, was found with a gunshot wound and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, officials said.

The injuries she suffered led to her death.

“The WFPD extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ericka Lucas. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones during this difficult time,” the department said in a release.

At the time of the shooting, police said they believed this was an isolated incident and there was no danger to the public.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Police Tip Line at 919-435-9610.