CHARLOTTE — Family members of a woman shot and killed on Feb. 7 in east Charlotte said they are trying to heal after the loss.
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There was a safety measure put in place at Peppertree Apartments after the deadly shooting on Super Bowl Sunday left the community shaken.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department erected a security tower in front of the apartment complex off Central Avenue to help residents feel more comfortable.
Nasani Amur Raley, 23, shot Jordan Davis, 22, in the head during an altercation where they struggled for the weapon, police said.
Raley did not leave the scene and was there when police arrived. Police interviewed her and charged her.
It is unclear how well Davis and Raley knew each other.
One of Jordan’s family members spoke with Channel 9 crime reporter Glenn Counts about their loss.
“Jordan smiled no matter what was going on,” said the family member, who didn’t want to be identified. “Her biggest thing was protection, whether things were going well or not going well. Her smile never faded, and she was always very determined and had a great tenacity to accomplish whatever she set her mind to.”
For now, she said her family is trying to cope as the investigation continues.
“Jordan’s life was more than just a story, an article,” the family member said. “Jordan was a daughter, a sister, a granddaughter a niece and an aunt, a cousin and a friend to many.”
Raley was charged with murder and is in jail under no bond.
The investigation is ongoing.
“At this time, we are asking that you keep us in your prayers,” Davis’ family member said.