Acarrie L. Ingram-Triner, a 19-year-old African American woman from Rantoul, Illinois, tragically lost her life on October 20, 2021, following a shooting incident in Champaign, Illinois. The incident occurred in the courtyard of an apartment complex on Kenwood Road. According to reports, a dispute in the courtyard escalated, leading to Acarrie being shot in the neck. She was pronounced dead at an Urbana hospital after being transported there for treatment. An autopsy was scheduled to determine the exact cause of death, and the investigation into the incident was ongoing at the time.
The investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from an argument between Acarrie and her friend, Arieana Colbert. The dispute was reportedly over the return of a Wi-Fi box that Acarrie had sold to Colbert's boyfriend, Quincy Hayes, for $15. On the night of the incident, Acarrie went to Colbert's apartment to retrieve the box, hoping to sell it to someone else for quick cash. The argument escalated outside, where the women shouted, shoved, and swung at each other. As Acarrie walked away, Colbert pulled a gun from her waistband and fired, hitting Acarrie in the lower neck and causing her to bleed to death within seconds.
Arieana Colbert was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. In January 2023, a jury convicted her of the murder of Acarrie L. Ingram-Triner. During the trial, it was revealed that Colbert and Hayes had testified about the events leading up to the shooting. Colbert expressed remorse for her actions, stating that she never intended for the incident to happen and that Acarrie was her best friend. Despite her remorse and lack of a prior criminal record, Colbert was sentenced to 47 years in prison, with the requirement to serve 100% of the sentence.
In addition to Colbert's conviction, Quincy Hayes was also implicated in the case. He pleaded guilty to a charge of obstruction of justice for providing false information to investigators and was scheduled to be sentenced in May 2023. The case highlighted issues of security at the apartment complex, with questions raised about whether adequate measures were in place to prevent such incidents. The family of Acarrie L. Ingram-Triner may seek legal action against the property owners for potential negligence in providing a safe environment.
