A Charlotte man has been given a life sentence without the possibility of parole for the 2019 shooting death of a local woman. The District Attorney's office reported that Khdaius Marshall, 29, was convicted of first-degree murder in the killing of 30-year-old Tyrena Inman. The sentencing took place yesterday, following a trial that began on August 11.
The incident, which occurred at the Extended Stay Motel where Inman was living, escalated when Marshall demanded money, and an exchange of gunfire ensued, subsequently leading to Inman's death. As per the statement from the DA's office, the jury found Marshall guilty of both first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The trial concluded after nearly ten days of deliberations in Superior Court.
During the confrontation at the motel, Inman was fatally shot in the head. The victim's family discovered her body along with Marshall, who was injured just outside the room. Authorities stated that a 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun, which Marshall pulled out during the fatal encounter, was retrieved from the scene. Marshall himself was taken to the hospital following the incident, and an investigation confirmed that his DNA was found on the handgun in question.
According to the District Attorney's office, a conclusive link between the retrieved weapon and the crime was established, with lab testing proving that "a bullet recovered from the victim matched the 9mm Smith & Wesson." The evidence presented at trial proved sufficient to convince a jury of Marshall's guilt in the tragic circumstance that unfolded at the Extended Stay Motel over six years ago. This case brings a somber close to a chapter that has surely left an indelible mark on the hearts of the victim's loved ones, as the conclusion of courtroom proceedings often does.
