On November 23, 2022, a fatal shooting occurred in Beckley, West Virginia, resulting in the death of Juwan Greer, a 45-year-old resident of the city. The incident was reported early in the morning, around 3:45 a.m., in the 100 block of Truman Avenue. When police arrived at the scene, they found Juwan Greer with a single gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention, Greer was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
The Beckley Police Department is investigating the shooting as a homicide.
The investigation led authorities to identify a suspect in connection with Greer's murder. Aredith Lynaea NayNay Thompson, a 29-year-old woman from Beckley, was named as the primary suspect. Thompson was wanted on a charge of first-degree murder related to Greer's death. A warrant for her arrest was issued on December 7, 2022, and police described her as armed and dangerous, urging the public to exercise caution if they encountered her.
Following the issuance of the arrest warrant, the Beckley Police Department and other law enforcement agencies sought the public's assistance in locating Thompson. The police provided contact information for anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts, including Detective Deems of the Beckley Police Department and CrimeStoppers of West Virginia. The public was encouraged to report any information that could lead to her capture.
On December 8, 2022, Thompson was taken into custody without incident by the Beckley Police Department. The arrest occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Grant Street in Beckley. Thompson was subsequently transported to the Southern Regional Jail, where she is being held without bond on the first-degree murder charge.
The swift arrest of Thompson was a result of collaborative efforts between law enforcement and the public, highlighting the importance of community involvement in solving crimes. As of the current date, Thompson remains in custody awaiting further legal proceedings related to the murder of Juwan Greer.
