A 24-year-old Henderson woman is facing a first-degree murder charge after deputies say a 26-year-old woman was found fatally stabbed outside a home early Sunday. According to the Vance County Sheriff's Office, the victim, 26-year-old Jashia Wright, was discovered in the front yard of a residence on Vincent Hoyle Road with multiple stab wounds. She was rushed to Maria Parham Health, where she later died. Deputies detained 24-year-old Naisha Wynn at the scene, and she remains in custody.
Scene and response
Deputies responded around 2:40 a.m. to a reported stabbing on Vincent Hoyle Road and located Wright in the yard of the home, suffering from several stab wounds. She was taken to Maria Parham Health and later pronounced dead. Investigators processed the scene and detectives are working to piece together what led up to the violence, according to CBS17.
Sheriff's statement and charges
Sheriff Curtis Brame described the case as "this is a tragic and unfortunate incident that has resulted in the loss of life," and said it is being handled as an active homicide investigation. Deputies took Wynn into custody at the scene. She has been charged with first-degree murder and booked into the Vance County Detention Center, according to CBS17.
Investigation and custody
The Vance County Sheriff's Office says the investigation is ongoing and detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the department. Officials have not released a possible motive or details on bond or an arraignment. The case remains under active investigation, per the Vance County Sheriff's Office.
What comes next
Wynn faces a first-degree murder charge and will remain in custody while the district attorney reviews the investigation and prepares any potential filings. This story will be updated as authorities release additional information and court dates are scheduled.
