Garner police charge woman with murder in shooting of boyfriend

Garner police have charged a 37-year-old woman with murder following a fatal domestic shooting on Tuesday night.

Authorities responded to a reported shooting in the 2000 block of Isner Lane shortly before 10 p.m., according to a police statement. Upon arrival, officers found 44-year-old Stefan Winston Jr. dead at the scene.

Tyika Lashon Johnson has been accused of shooting and killing Winston.

Police believe the incident was an isolated domestic dispute but have not disclosed details about what led to the shooting.

Community Mourns Loss of Stefan Winston Jr.

Family and friends of Winston have shared emotional tributes on social media, expressing shock and sorrow.

Rageni Teflyon posted: “Rest In Peace to my cousin Stefan Winston Pooh Bear 🐻🕊️🙏🏾💚😢”

Davena Vee shared a heartfelt message: “It took me all day to really face this…. we all over here reminiscing on all the good times we had over the years just hanging in my basement. 😔 We just spoke to you cracking up tag-teaming J!! We were supposed to hang out in Dec when I got down to NC, and now, in one night, it’s not gonna happen. I’m beyond hurt and full of all kinds of emotions, but GOD!! I’m gonna miss my brother Stefan Winston Love You Big Head 💙💙💙💙R.I.P”

Jonell Carr also expressed her grief: “My friend!!!💔💔💔😭😔 🙏🏼🙏🏼lord!! I can’t even believe I’m writing this!! Riparadise my guy! ‘Sexy lips’ was my name for you… always licking your lips when you were talking!! Stefan Winston, my friend, omg, what am I going to do without your advice and conversations! Your wisdom, your friendship!! Hearing you say ‘hey love’ or ‘you got this’!!! I can’t believe this!!”