Sherlyn Alicia Drew, a 21-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on May 31, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sherlyn, a rising senior studying biology at Georgia State University, had returned home to Charlotte to visit her family during summer break. On that fateful night, suspects pulled up in front of her family's home on Twin Brook Drive and opened fire, resulting in her untimely death. Sherlyn was pronounced dead at the scene, and the incident left her family and community in shock and mourning.
The investigation into Sherlyn's death revealed that the suspects might have mistaken her apartment for someone else's. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department , the shooting had nothing to do with Sherlyn or her family. This tragic case of mistaken identity only added to the heartbreak and outrage felt by those who knew and loved her. Sherlyn was known for her intelligence and was affectionately nicknamed "Google" by her family and friends due to her vast knowledge and curiosity.
Nearly two years after the incident, on February 17, 2023, CMPD made an arrest in connection with Sherlyn's murder. Kymani David Bishop, a 20-year-old man, was taken into custody and charged with murder and discharge of a firearm into occupied property. The arrest brought a mix of emotions for Sherlyn's family, who had been waiting for justice for their beloved daughter. Sherlyn's mother, LaSonya Moore, expressed her complex feelings, stating that she did not want Bishop to face the death penalty, as it would be too easy an escape for him.
The case remains ongoing, with CMPD continuing to investigate and gather information. The community has been urged to come forward with any tips or information that could help bring closure to Sherlyn's family. The tragic loss of Sherlyn Alicia Drew serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of gun violence and the importance of seeking justice for innocent victims.
