Therrisha Steward, a 31-year-old African American woman, was found dead on February 26, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her body was discovered on the side of Tom Hunter Road around 1:35 a.m. after police responded to a welfare check. Therrisha had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene. The area where her body was found is known for its high crime rates, including drugs, prostitution, and murders.
The investigation into Therrisha's death led to the arrest of
two suspects, Damontez Corbitt, 24, and Tequndo Cradle, 41. Both men were charged with first-degree murder. Damontez Corbitt was also charged with possession of a firearm by a felon. The arrests were made in Rockingham, North Carolina, with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the United States Secret Service, and the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.
The circumstances surrounding Therrisha's death remain unclear, and the relationship between the victim and the suspects has not been disclosed. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information about the case to come forward. The community has been deeply affected by the violence, and local organizations have partnered with the police to address the issues plaguing the area.
