Yolanda Annette Royston, a 47-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on March 11, 2021, in Richmond, Texas. The circumstances surrounding her death were deeply distressing, as it was revealed that she was shot and killed by her own son, Herald Monono, who was 19 years old at the time. The incident occurred at their home in the 18100 block of Emerybrook Court. Deputies from the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting around 9:20 p.m.
and found Yolanda Royston with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Herald Monono was quickly identified as the suspect, and a description of his vehicle was broadcasted to law enforcement agencies. The Alvin Police Department located the vehicle and engaged in a short pursuit before apprehending Monono. He was subsequently charged with murder and booked into the Fort Bend County Jail on a $250,000 bond. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the incident has left the community and family members in shock and mourning.
Yolanda Annette Royston was a beloved mother and sister, survived by her children, Genevia and Harold Monono, and her siblings Carolyn, Patricia, Edwin, Regena, Darral, and Valveria Royston. Her death has had a profound impact on her family, who are left to grapple with the loss and the tragic circumstances that led to it. The case has highlighted the devastating consequences of family violence and the importance of seeking help and support in such situations.
