Shaquille Antionette Madison, a 25-year-old woman from Ridgeway, Virginia, was tragically shot and killed on June 2, 2019, in Eden, North Carolina. The incident occurred at the Klyce Street Manor apartments, where officers from the Eden Police Department responded to a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, they discovered Madison deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.
The suspect, J’mes Eric Troxler, a 23-year-old man from Reidsville, North Carolina, was
immediately detained at the scene. Following a thorough investigation and consultation with the District Attorney’s Office, Troxler was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder in connection with Madison's death. Additionally, Troxler faced a charge of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill, as he had also shot at another individual who was not injured.
Troxler was transported to the Rockingham County Jail, where he was held without bond. His first court appearance was scheduled for June 12, 2019, in Rockingham County District Court. The Eden Police Department confirmed that there were no other suspects involved in the case and that the investigation was being treated as a homicide.
The tragic death of Shaquille Antionette Madison, a young African American woman, has left a profound impact on her community. The investigation into her murder was conducted with the utmost diligence, and the authorities urged anyone with additional information to come forward. The case highlights the importance of community cooperation in solving such heinous crimes and bringing justice to the victims and their families.
