On June 10, 2024, at approximately 8:45 p.m., 43-year-old Ebony Cecile Gill was fatally shot at her residence on Lane Street in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The incident occurred during an altercation involving several individuals at the home.
Following the shooting, neighbors observed 18-year-old Jawaren Brion Smith fleeing the scene. With their assistance, police apprehended Smith shortly thereafter.
He was subsequently charged with first-degree murder and is being held in the Cabarrus County Detention Center without bond.
The investigation into the circumstances leading up to the altercation and subsequent shooting is ongoing. Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the relationship between Gill and Smith or the motive behind the incident. They have urged anyone with additional information to contact Detective David Flynn at 704-920-4024.
Ms. Gill's passing has left a profound impact on the Kannapolis community. A memorial service was held on July 12, 2024, at Grier Funeral Service's Memorial Chapel in Charlotte, North Carolina, where family and friends gathered to honor her memory.
