Antwyn Curtis Beatty, a 34-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on the evening of September 23, 2016, in Wilmington, North Carolina. The incident occurred at approximately 7:55 p.m. in the 200 block of North 13th Street, near Walnut Street. Wilmington Police responded to the report of shots fired and found Beatty's body lying in the grass near the sidewalk.
The investigation revealed that Beatty had been fatally shot, and his death was ruled a homicide.
Shortly after the shooting, Wilmington Police arrested two women in connection with Beatty's murder. Kalissa Durant, a 24-year-old woman, and Cerrica Jackson, a 20-year-old validated gang member, were taken into custody just before midnight on the same day. Both women were charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Additionally, they faced drug possession charges. Jackson had a history of criminal activity, including previous convictions for conspiracy to commit common law robbery and weapons charges. Durant also had pending charges for carrying a concealed weapon and traffic violations.
The arrests of Durant and Jackson were significant developments in the case, as they were both linked to the fatal shooting of Beatty. The investigation into the motive and events leading up to the shooting remained ongoing, with authorities working to piece together the circumstances surrounding Beatty's death. The tragic incident highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in Wilmington and the impact it has on the community.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the crime scene on North 13th Street was cordoned off with crime scene tape, and the area remained quiet and largely motionless. A single pink flower was placed in the ground where Beatty fell, serving as a poignant reminder of the loss of life. The case drew attention to the need for continued efforts to address violence and ensure the safety of residents in Wilmington.
