Maria Therasa Contreras, aged 27, passed away on December 27, 2023, in Morganton, North Carolina. Born on October 27, 1996, in Yonkers, New York, she was residing in Morganton at the time of her death. Private services were planned to honor her memory.
Reports indicate that Maria's death was the result of an apparent suicide involving a firearm at her workplace, Bojangles, in Morganton. The incident was documented by the Gun Violence Archive, which tracks such occurrences nationwide.
Given the nature of the incident, there were no suspects or arrests associated with Maria's death. The case was treated as a suicide, and no criminal investigation was pursued.
Maria's passing was a tragic event that deeply affected her family, friends, and the local community. Her memory continues to be honored by those who knew her.
