Authorities in Memphis have introduced a first-degree homicide cost towards a 29-year-old girl who allegedly killed a person she mistook for her ex-boyfriend. In accordance with PEOPLE, the Memphis Police Division in an affidavit of grievance acknowledged that Kiauna Newsom dedicated the homicide with a male confederate recognized as Justin Howard, 32.
Howard additionally faces a first-degree homicide cost. Authorities mentioned the deadly March 2 incident occurred whereas the sufferer George Harris was inside a automotive belonging to Newsom’s ex-boyfriend. Harris was shot a number of instances.
Within the wake of the deadly incident, Newsom’s ex-boyfriend knowledgeable authorities that he and Harris had been roommates. He additionally mentioned he believed the suspects had supposed to kill him as he and Newsom had gotten into an argument earlier than the taking pictures, the affidavit acknowledged.
Newsom, following her arrest, knowledgeable authorities that she pursued her ex-boyfriend’s automotive along with Howard. She added that Howard subsequently opened fireplace on the automobile after they stopped by it.
Newsom later recognized Howard as her confederate in a police lineup, resulting in his arrest. Each suspects are presently in custody in Shelby County jails.
