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Tonya Lashawn Sutton

Case from Raleigh, NC dated May 21, 2015

Victim Details

Tonya Lashawn Sutton

Female

Black / African American

Raleigh

NC

2015-05-21

39

Tonya

Lashawn Sutton

07/11/2026

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Tonya Lashawn Sutton, a 39-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on May 21, 2015, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. at an apartment complex located at 2413 Wesvill Court, off Lake Boone Trail near Rex Hospital. According to reports, Tonya was at another man's apartment when her husband, Michael Rashun Sutton, 42, arrived and fired several shots at the door. Tonya attempted to flee but was ultimately gunned down by Michael outside the apartmen ...
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  • newsobserver: Police: Man shot his wife to death in West Raleigh
  • ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: Man accused of shooting his wife in Raleigh arrested
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    It’s so incredibly sad to think about the little girl who lost her mother in such a violent way an... ...Read More
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