In the summer of 2015, the life of 37-year-old Tawaya Mason was tragically cut short in Flint, Michigan. On Sunday, June 14, 2015, Mason was shot and killed in what was determined to be a homicide. The incident occurred at the Evergreen Regency apartment complex, a location that would become the focal point of a lingering mystery.
Tawaya Derunder Mason, a mother of four, was remembered for her love of cooking, watching movies, and spending time with her family and friends.
Her obituary painted a picture of a woman who found joy in the simple pleasures of life, like playing cards, dancing, and singing with her children. Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, she had made Flint her home, where she was surrounded by a large and loving extended family.
In the wake of her violent death, the Flint Police Department initiated an investigation into the shooting. However, details regarding the circumstances of the incident, potential motives, or any persons of interest were not made widely available to the public. In the years that have followed, there have been no publicly announced arrests or identification of any suspects in connection with the murder of Tawaya Mason.
The case of Tawaya Mason's death is a somber reminder of the unsolved homicides that have affected the city of Flint. Despite the passage of time, information regarding any progress in the investigation remains elusive. The community, and more so her family, are left with unanswered questions surrounding the loss of a woman who was a cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Her death remains an open wound for those who knew her, a story without a final chapter.
