A routine visit in Greenville ended in tragedy when police report that a young mother fatally stabbed her boyfriend during a domestic dispute in front of their 10-month-old daughter. The victim, 26-year-old Jacquaveus Suggs, was killed on Tuesdday inside an apartment on the 700 block of Patton Circle. Investigators say the confrontation began after Suggs arrived to visit the child, and 22-year-old Jaliyah Archer is now charged with murder in connection with his death.
Officers were called to the apartment just before 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and found Suggs suffering from apparent stab wounds, according to WITN. A Greenville Police Department spokesperson told the outlet that Archer and Suggs had been in a relationship and that the violence stemmed from a domestic dispute inside the home. Detectives said they believe the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the wider community.
Local reporting identified Archer as the suspect and Suggs as the victim, noting the pair had been together for about two years and shared a 10-month-old daughter, as reported by Charlotte Alerts News. That outlet also reported that Suggs had moved out of the apartment in January and that an argument broke out when he returned on Feb. 10 to see the baby. According to Charlotte Alerts News, Archer was arrested at the scene and later booked into custody under a $1,000,000 bond.
Charges And Court Process
Greenville police have confirmed that a woman is charged in connection with Suggs' death and say detectives are still working to piece together a detailed timeline of what happened, according to WITN. Officials have not yet released an arraignment date or full charging documents, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Once detectives complete their work, prosecutors are expected to review the case file and decide what final charges to pursue in court. For now, the initial murder count remains in place as the legal process slowly gears up.
Child Welfare And Community Shock
Local coverage reports that the couple's 10-month-old daughter was inside the apartment and witnessed the stabbing, according to Charlotte Alerts News. Authorities have not publicly shared where the child is now or who has temporary custody while the criminal case moves forward.
Neighbors and relatives have reacted with shock and disbelief on social media, describing the situation as heartbreaking and tragic. Community members say they are waiting for more information from investigators to understand how a custody visit escalated into deadly violence.
What Investigators Are Asking
The investigation remains active, and Greenville police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the department. Detectives say they plan to release additional details as they become available and as the case advances through the courts.
