Nuckeria "Keria" Harris, a 19-year-old from Miami, FL, tragically lost her life on July 31, 2016. The incident occurred at her home in Southwest Miami-Dade, where she was fatally shot while trying to defend her mother, Takeeya "KeKe" Fulton, during a violent altercation. The confrontation began when Antwon Fair, the father of three of Fulton's children, arrived at the home and an argument ensued. The situation escalated quickly, resulting in Fair opening fire inside the residence. Harris, along with her mother and her 17-year-old brother Corey "CJ" Johnson, were shot. Harris and her mother were pronounced dead at the scene, while Johnson succumbed to his injuries later at Kendall Regional Medical Center. Another of Fulton's sons, aged 12, was also shot but survived and was hospitalized in stable condition.
The investigation into the deaths of Harris and her family members led to the identification of Antwon Fair as the primary suspect. Fair, who had a history of legal troubles including charges of assault, battery, and drug possession, was on probation for a weapons charge at the time of the incident. Following the shooting, Fair fled the scene, prompting a manhunt by Miami-Dade police. He was eventually apprehended in Savannah, Georgia, with the assistance of other law enforcement agencies. Fair was extradited to Miami-Dade County to face multiple charges, including murder.
The case drew significant media attention, highlighting the tragic loss of life and the impact on the surviving family members. A GoFundMe account was established to support the family, and a relative was granted custody of Fulton's surviving children. The community expressed shock and sorrow over the incident, with neighbors and family members describing the victims as good people who did not deserve such a fate. The legal proceedings against Fair were closely followed, as the community sought justice for the victims.
