Olivia Stokes, a woman from North Carolina, has been arrested after police say she fatally shot her ex-boyfriend, Travis Lee, following a violent altercation. Stokes turned herself in to authorities on Friday, November 15, at approximately 4 p.m., following the tragic incident that unfolded earlier last week.
Shooting Incident on East Simmons Avenue
The shooting began early Tuesday morning, November 12, when police responded to reports of a shooting at 403 East Simmons Avenue in Williamston at around 5:15 a.m. Upon arriving at the scene, officers found 35-year-old Travis Lee, who had been fatally shot. According to investigators, the shooting followed a heated physical altercation between Stokes and Lee.
While details of the confrontation remain unclear, police confirmed that Stokes is now in custody and being held without bond.
Details on Olivia Stokes’ Arrest
Stokes’ decision to turn herself in came after several days of investigation into the shooting. At this time, police are still gathering evidence and continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
Stokes is facing serious charges and is being held in jail without bond.
