Knightdale police have charged 18-year-old Ja’Kailyn Debnam with first-degree murder in the shooting death of 40-year-old Shinaka Ocean Earth, following an extensive investigation connected to gang rivalry in Wake County. Court documents reveal that the investigation traced firearms used in the murder to social media accounts related to the “Maldonado Crew,” a gang tied to drug activity in the area, ultimately leading to evidence that linked Debnam to the scene of the crime.
Additionally, Debnam is facing a separate murder charge for the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Taliyah Watson just weeks earlier, further underscoring the chaotic violence linked to local gang activities. Witnesses in Watson’s case reportedly identified Debnam as the shooter, highlighting a pattern of escalating violence that has caught the attention of law enforcement and the community alike.
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