Woman arrested in fatal shooting of mother of three outside Memphis motel

Police car at the scene of a criminal related incident

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 32-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the February shooting death of a mother of three in a motel parking lot, authorities announced.

Jenae Bradley was taken into custody Tuesday for allegedly killing 29-year-old Terrica Tabor on the night of Feb. 22 in the lot of the Star Lite Inn. The shooting occurred around 9:45 p.m. while Tabor was sitting in a parked 2007 Ford Edge with her boyfriend and sister.

According to a criminal complaint, witnesses told investigators that a woman wearing a black hooded coat had been watching the vehicle from a stairwell. She then walked down, approached the passenger side where Tabor was seated, and fired three shots into the car.

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The victim’s sister told authorities the shooter shouted, “I told you, b—! I told you!” before fleeing the scene.

Police did not disclose a motive or details regarding how Bradley was identified as the suspect. The investigation remains ongoing.

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