Kiana Shamon Bryant, a 22-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on October 10, 2020, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The incident occurred during a dispute between tenants and relatives at a residence on Bonnie Street. The altercation escalated, resulting in a gunshot that struck and killed Kiana Bryant. Authorities were dispatched to the scene around 10:30 a.m., where they found Kiana Bryant deceased.
Following the incident, the Fayetteville Police Department's
Homicide Unit launched an investigation. Eyonna Roberson, a 20-year-old African American woman, was identified as a suspect and subsequently arrested at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on October 13, 2020. Roberson was charged with first-degree murder and was set to be extradited back to North Carolina. The investigation revealed that the shooting stemmed from the aforementioned dispute, which tragically resulted in Kiana Bryant's death.
The case drew significant attention, and the Fayetteville Police Department continued to seek information from the public to aid in their investigation. Detectives were particularly interested in locating Keidra Amiya Brown, who was believed to be a potential witness to the incident. The community mourned the loss of Kiana Bryant, and her funeral was held on October 16, 2020, at St. Joseph Miracle Revival Center Solid Rock Ministries in Red Springs, North Carolina. The investigation into her death remains a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of violence within communities.
