Bria Robinson, a 20-year-old African American woman, was tragically found shot to death in a driveway in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on April 3, 2022. The incident occurred around 7:10 p.m. on Flag Street, not far from Salem Parkway and Fifth Street. Police responded to reports of shots fired and discovered Bria's body lying next to a vehicle with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed that the incident was an isolated case of domestic violence.
Authorities quickly identified Jeremy Cornelius Alexander as a suspect in Bria Robinson's murder. Alexander, who was living at the Flag Street address, was arrested in Henry County, Georgia, on April 13, 2022. He was extradited to North Carolina on April 29, 2022, and served with a warrant for murder. Alexander, a convicted felon, also faced charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, domestic violence protection order violation, forgery of an instrument, two counts of obtaining property by false pretense, assault on a child under 12, possession with the intent to sell and deliver marijuana, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.
Bria Robinson's death marked the 12th homicide in Winston-Salem for 2022, an increase from the seven homicides recorded during the same period in 2021. The community was deeply affected by her tragic death, and her family, including her father Byron Robinson and her mother Lisa Davis, expressed their devastation. Bria was remembered as a loving mother to her almost two-year-old son, Jace, who was described as her world. The family held a vigil to honor her memory and sought justice for her untimely death.
