WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Authorities announced Friday that a 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the September 11 shooting death of a woman in Winston-Salem.
Police said Jaheim Bennett, 22, was taken into custody on Wednesday and faces several charges, including felony murder, two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, and possession of stolen property. In addition, Bennett was served with an outstanding fugitive warrant from New York tied to three separate charges.
According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Bennett is currently being held at the Forsyth County Jail without bond.
The victim, identified as 27-year-old Destiny Kamara Tucker, was fatally shot on the evening of September 11. Officers responded at approximately 10:16 p.m. to the 3900 block of Cullen Street in the northeastern part of the city. When police arrived at 3911 Cullen St., they found Tucker suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators later confirmed that Bennett and Tucker were acquainted prior to the shooting. Detectives said the investigation remains active.