24-year-old Jalan Houston was fatally shot by her boyfriend, Phillip Byers Jr., during an argument in Gastonia, NC; Byers charged with first-degree murder.

Jalan Houston, 24, was fatally shot by her boyfriend, Phillip Byers Jr., 34, during an argument in Gastonia, NC. Her mother, Nyosha Allen, had previously attempted to separate them due to past violence. Byers has been charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm as a felon. This incident coincides with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, highlighting the need for support resources like the Safe Alliance Greater Charlotte HOPE line, available 24/7.

October 03, 2024
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