In Spartanburg, North Carolina, the Spartanburg Police Department has arrested a 21-year-old woman named Ny’keira Ty’shae Allen and her boyfriend, Tereike Da’shaun Woods, on charges of allegedly fatally stabbing her uncle.
On August 13, 2023, at approximately 1:20 a.m., the police responded to a call on Fisher Avenue, following a report of multiple individuals being stabbed during a heated altercation.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered a man on the ground who had sustained stab wounds. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the man tragically succumbed to his injuries.
Eyewitnesses at the scene recounted that the incident had its origins in a dispute between a woman and her uncle, identified as James Anderson. Subsequently, the woman reached out to her boyfriend, who joined the confrontation and, regrettably, the situation escalated, culminating in her uncle being fatally stabbed.
The victim was later identified as 32-year-old James Anderson from Spartanburg, according to the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office.
“On August 13, 2023, around 1:20 a.m., officers from the Spartanburg Police Department responded to 106 Fisher Avenue in reference to a disturbance. Officers were notified that several people had been stabbed during an altercation,” police say.
“When officers arrived, they were advised the initial incident started between a female and her uncle, The female then notified her boyfriend, who later responded to 106 Fisher Avenue to confront the uncle.
“A verbal disagreement escalated into a physical altercation between all parties. Upon officers’ arrival, they located a black male lying on the ground across the street from 106 Fisher Avenue suffering from stab wounds.
“Officers noticed blood in the roadway and immediately began rendering aid to the male who was obviously having difficulty breathing. Spartanburg EMS arrived on scene and transported the victim to the hospital for medical treatment
“Unfortunately, the victim (Uncle), James Anderson (DOB 1/10/1991) of 106 Fisher Avenue, died as a result of his injuries at the hospital.
“On August 23, 2023, the victim’s niece, and her boyfriend were arrested for their involvement in the incident. Ms. Ny’keira Ty’shae Allen, DOB 01/29/2002, of 106 Fisher Avenue, Spartanburg, was arrested and charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon During a Violent Crime. Mr. Tereike Da’shaun Woods, DOB 09/17/1997, of Greenville, South Carolina, was also arrested and charged with murder.