On February 22, 2018, Tenisha Jenel Mills, a 27-year-old African American woman from Winston-Salem, NC, was fatally shot in the neck. She was taken to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for treatment but tragically passed away the following day. The incident occurred when a car pulled up to the back of the Winston-Salem Police Department, and someone inside the car reported a shooting victim.
Winston-Salem police arrested Jashawn Arnez Summers, a 25-year-old man, in connection with
Mills' death. Summers was charged with murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was already in custody at the time of his arrest. Additionally, Armando Nicolas Pagan, a 23-year-old man, was charged with accessory after the fact to murder. Pagan surrendered to authorities and was held on a $250,000 secured bond.
The family of Tenisha Mills has been vocal about seeking justice for her death. They organized a memorial and balloon release on the anniversary of her death to honor her memory and continue their fight for the truth. Mills was remembered as a dedicated and devoted mother to four children, and her family has expressed their grief and determination to uncover the full circumstances surrounding her tragic death.
The case has seen multiple legal proceedings, with Summers and Pagan both scheduled to appear in court. The community continues to follow the developments closely, hoping for justice for Tenisha Mills and her family.
