Latasha Monique Finney, a 25-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on May 16, 2021, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was found on the ground outside an apartment building at 2862 Piedmont Circle with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident also left another victim, 33-year-old Steven Seward Jr., injured with a gunshot wound and subsequently taken to the hospital.
The investigation revealed that Latasha
Finney and her attacker, a juvenile, knew each other. The juvenile suspect was taken into custody and transported to a juvenile facility without bond. Due to the suspect's age, authorities have not disclosed his identity. This tragic event marked the 12th homicide in Winston-Salem in 2021, a significant increase compared to the same period in 2020.
The case remains an active investigation, with police treating it as an isolated incident. The community mourns the loss of Latasha Finney, and her death has left a lasting impact on those who knew her. The juvenile suspect's arrest and subsequent detention highlight the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address and prevent such tragedies.
