Shareya Raylena Rodriguez-Quarles, a 21-year-old Black/Hispanic woman from Spokane, Washington, died on May 30, 2026, after a shooting in the Browne’s Addition neighborhood. Online memorial pages describe her sudden death as a devastating loss for a young mother, daughter, sister, and friend, remembering her as generous, shy, loving, and known for her laughter.
A family fundraiser said she was shot once in the torso and pronounced dead at the hospital around 3:00 a.m.
According to police and court-document details reported by local news outlets, Tucker Mosley, identified as Shareya’s boyfriend, brought her to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center early that Saturday morning and told authorities she had been shot. He allegedly told police that Shareya had been intoxicated and walking around the neighborhood without her phone, and that he followed because he was worried about her safety. He also reportedly said the two had argued over allegations that he was cheating.
Mosley told investigators the shooting was self-defense. He claimed Shareya came at him with a knife and that he warned her he had a gun before firing a Glock 9 mm pistol. Investigators recovered a shell casing from the area where Mosley said the shooting happened, but reports say detectives did not find the knife he claimed she had, either at the scene, in his car, or in Shareya’s purse. Police also reported inconsistencies in Mosley’s account, including that neighborhood cameras did not appear to match parts of his story.
Reports also said investigators found issues with Mosley’s behavior after the shooting. Security footage and police reports indicated he did not appear to be rushing to get Shareya to the hospital, and audio reportedly captured him asking the wounded woman to open his car door herself. Officers also said Mosley claimed he had no other weapons, but police later found two firearms in his apartment.
Mosley was jailed on suspicion of second-degree murder, and a judge found probable cause during his first court appearance. His bond was reportedly set at $1 million. However, the Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office did not file formal charges within the required deadline and moved for his release while the police investigation continued. Prosecutors said they were not making a final charging decision at that time and were still evaluating whether the shooting could be considered self-defense.
Shareya’s family publicly questioned that decision and demanded answers, saying Mosley should not have been released without charges. Her sister Anessa said she was one of the last people to speak with Shareya before the shooting, recalling a final exchange in which they told each other they loved one another. Family and friends also said there had been a history of domestic violence in the relationship and worried that Mosley could flee while no charges were pending. As of the available reporting, Mosley had been released from custody, no final murder charge had been filed, and the case remained under investigation.
