Suspect Identified In Fatal Loris Shooting Of N.C. Woman

A firearm was pulled and around 11 shots were fired.

The suspect in a fatal shooting incident has now been identified.

The shooting occurred last Wednesday near a Bojangles on Walnut Street in Loris.

33-year-old Lilly Stephens allegedly attempted to assault two people while in a vehicle. A firearm was pulled and around 11 shots were fired. 22-year-old Kenasia Martin of North Carolina was killed and another victim was injured.

Other co-defendants allegedly participated in the assault, however, Stephens is the suspect facing one count each of murder and attempted murder.

The suspect was arrested in North Carolina and extradited to the J. Reuben Long Detention Center on Monday where she is being held without bond.