Ta’Sheka Young, a 34-year-old radio personality from Jacksonville, Florida, tragically lost her life on July 23, 2022. Known affectionately as "Tysheeks," Young was a beloved figure in the local community, working for Jacksonville's Power 106.1 Tru Hip Hop station. Her death occurred at the Mission Pointe Apartments on Biscayne Boulevard, where she was found unresponsive in her bedroom by her mother.
Young had been shot twice, and her two young children were present in the room at the time of the incident. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office quickly identified foul play and launched an investigation into her death.
The investigation led to the arrest of Bursey Jerome Armstrong Jr., the father of Young's children. Armstrong, who had a volatile on-again, off-again relationship with Young, was charged with second-degree murder. Evidence against Armstrong included a firearm hidden at his parents' house, bloody clothing, and DNA links. Witnesses reported hearing a loud noise and Young pleading for her life before the fatal shots were fired. Armstrong was detained for questioning after showing up at the crime scene and was later found guilty of two counts of second-degree murder for killing Young and her unborn child.
The trial revealed a history of domestic violence between Young and Armstrong. Young's mother testified that Armstrong had previously held a gun to Young's head. The jury found Armstrong guilty, and he was sentenced to life in prison. The case highlighted the tragic consequences of domestic violence and the impact on Young's family, particularly her two surviving children, who are now being raised by their grandmother. The community mourned the loss of Young, remembering her as a spirited and ambitious individual who loved her job and her family.
