A dispute between a mother and daughter on Thanksgiving has left a North Carolina family heartbroken.
56-year-old Elvira Elizabeth Alexander was arrested on Nov. 28 for the murder of her 37-year-old daughter Chante Lavarche Alexander.
While there are very little details about the crime, here’s what we know so far:
Elvira Alexander shot and killed her daughter Chante on Thanksgiving night.
Police responded to reports of a shooting at an apartment on the 3300 block of Krupa Court in Charlotte, N.C.
When they arrived at the scene, they found 37-year-old Chante Avarche Alexander unresponsive with a gunshot wound.
Chante was taken to the hospital by authorities and was pronounced dead by medical staff.
Her mother, 56-year-old Elvira Elizabeth Alexander, is being held responsible for her death and has been charged with murder and possession of a stolen firearm.
Police have not released a motive for the crime.
Detectives are investigating a homicide in the 3300 block of Krupa Ct. The call for service came in at 9:37 p.m. on November 28, 2019.
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While investigators are describing the incident as “domestic-related,” a motive for the crime has not been revealed.
Law enforcement is also asking anyone who knows anything about the case to contact the homicide unit detective with Charlotte-Mecklenburg police at (704) 432-TIPS.
A police spokesman also said it was unknown whether Chante’s mother Elvira Elizabeth Alexander has a lawyer who can speak on her behalf.
Chante appeared to be a fun girl on social media who often promoted fish frys at her mom’s house.
On August 30th, Chante posted on Facebook about a fish fry she and her mom were having.
Chante also often posted pictures of her out having a good time with friends and family on her page.
Chante’s family remembers her as being the life of the party.
Chante’s family says she was always a joy and pleasure to be around.
One of her cousins posted a video on Facebook of her dancing and having a good time with the caption: “I love U Cuz Chante Lavarche Tha life of EVERY mf party FACTS!!”
Chante’s family and friends also made several other posts speaking on their shock and sadness over her death.
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