Mirah Turner, a 25-year-old woman from Salisbury, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on June 24, 2018. The incident occurred during a home invasion at her residence on North Long Street. According to reports, several suspects arrived suddenly around 2 a.m. and attempted to force their way into the home. Mirah Turner, who was inside the house with her mother, tried to close the front door to prevent the intruders from entering.
Unfortunately, one of the suspects fired multiple shots into the residence, striking Turner. Despite the efforts of deputies and EMS crews who arrived at the scene, Turner succumbed to her injuries.
The investigation into Mirah Turner's death led to the arrest of Witt Darnell Alexander Jr., a 25-year-old man from Salisbury. Alexander was charged with first-degree murder, shooting into an occupied property, and assault by pointing a gun. Authorities stated that there was no known relationship between Alexander and Turner, and they did not believe Turner was specifically targeted. The investigation also revealed that an earlier shooting in the area might be connected to the incident.
During his first court appearance, Alexander faced the possibility of the death penalty for the first-degree murder charge. He remained in the Rowan County Detention Center without bond. Alexander had a history of previous convictions, including simple assault, felony common law robbery, felony possession of marijuana, credit card theft, and obtaining property by false pretenses. The investigation continued as authorities worked to identify other suspects involved in the home invasion.
Mirah Turner's death was a devastating loss for her family and the community. Her cousin, Margie Leach, expressed the family's grief, noting that Turner's brother had been murdered just a month prior. The family described Turner as a sweet, loving, and caring person who never bothered anyone. The tragic incident left a lasting impact on those who knew and loved her.
