Asa Jarrah Shannon, a 35-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 11, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Asa was found dead alongside his girlfriend, Siojvon Joseph, also 35, in a vehicle on Atando Avenue in west Charlotte. The couple was discovered after a call from a citizen reported a vehicle down an embankment. The vehicle required a tow truck to be pulled out of the embankment.
Asa and Siojvon were both pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into their deaths led to the arrest of Everett Connor, a 32-year-old male, who was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed robbery, two counts of first-degree kidnapping, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and felony breaking and entering. The arrest was a result of collaboration between the Police Firearms Unit, the Police Gang Unit, the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team, the ATF, and the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Department. Everett Connor was identified as a suspect early in the investigation and was subsequently located and arrested.
Further developments in the case revealed that several men were charged in connection with the double murder. Terry Connor, 33, and Steven Staples, 30, were also charged with the murders of Asa Shannon and Siojvon Joseph. Terry Connor was additionally charged with the murder of Scott Brooks in early March 2020. The charges against these individuals highlight the complexity and severity of the case, as well as the collaborative efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The deaths of Asa Jarrah Shannon and Siojvon Joseph have left a lasting impact on their families and the community. The ongoing legal proceedings and investigations continue to shed light on the circumstances surrounding their tragic deaths, as the justice system works to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
