On the night of February 13, 2023, 23-year-old Dionyah Truelove Thompson was tragically killed in a shooting incident in Charlotte's South End neighborhood. The incident occurred around 11:45 p.m. near the intersection of West Summit Avenue and South Tryon Street, outside establishments including the Wooden Robot Brewery and Vinyl restaurant.
According to reports, Dionyah and a male companion were entering a vehicle when a red car approached them. The driver, identified as 33-year-old Elie Hugo Noel, exited the vehicle and opened fire, fatally wounding Dionyah. Noel, who was later identified as Dionyah's ex-boyfriend, then turned the gun on himself, resulting in his death. The male companion sustained injuries but survived the attack.
This tragic event has been classified by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department as a murder-suicide stemming from a domestic dispute. Dionyah's untimely death has deeply affected her family and the local community. She is remembered as a joyful and outgoing individual who graduated from West Charlotte High School.
In an unfortunate twist of fate, just months prior to her death, Dionyah had experienced a stroke of good fortune by winning $150,000 from a lottery ticket purchased at a local 7-Eleven in Charlotte.
The community continues to mourn the loss of a young life taken too soon, highlighting the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of support systems for those affected.
