Ya-Monnie Houston
Coverage of Ya-Monnie Houston in the Nexus archive.
- ‘It’s not going away’: Charlotte police, community leaders ask for more involvement to stop teen violence
Charlotte police and community leaders address escalating teen violence following two fatal shootings involving teenagers. Three arrests were made in each case, with arguments and social media conflicts cited as contributing factors. Programs like Meck Investment and Impact Camp aim to steer youth away from violence.
- 2 more teenagers charged in connection with death of 15-year-old girl shot in east Charlotte
Two teenagers were charged in connection with the death of a 15-year-old girl shot in east Charlotte. The incident occurred when a Nissan Sentra fired multiple shots into a Chevrolet Cruze, injuring multiple occupants, including Ya-Monnie Houston, who later died from her injuries.
- 18-year-old accused of killing 15-year-old girl in east Charlotte shooting
An 18-year-old, Obadiah Walker, was charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing 15-year-old Ya-Monnie Houston during a July 10 incident in east Charlotte. The shooting occurred when a Nissan Sentra fired multiple shots into a Chevrolet Cruze, with witnesses reporting two males in the Sentra shooting at the vehicle. A second shooter, identified as Vincent Henry, was also involved.
- One teen dead, another critical following east Charlotte shooting
A 15-year-old girl died after being shot in east Charlotte, with another teenage girl remaining in critical condition. The incident occurred on July 10, and police are investigating without releasing suspect details. Ya-Monnie Houston was identified as the deceased victim.