No bond was set for the man charged with capital murder for the shooting death of a Greenville officer.
Greenville resident Kamarcus Charles, 29, was charged with capital murder for the shooting death of Greenville Police Department Investigator Myiesha Stewart, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. His initial court appearance was held Thursday, Oct. 20, where he received no bond.
Stewart, 30, was killed in the line of duty Tuesday, Oct. 11, after responding to a call near Reed and Rebecca streets. She is survived by a 3-year-old son.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting the ongoing investigation.
According to a press release from Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons, several other people were injured by gunshots on the evening of Oct. 11, but no further details have been given about them.
In a press conference held Wednesday, Oct. 12, on the steps of City Hall in Greenville, Mayor Simmons said Stewart exemplified the willingness to be one of the men and women who run to the danger when others run away and the heart and courage she exhibited by putting fear aside to help others.
“The family is hurt. Our community is hurt. No one understands this more than the brave men and women standing here on the steps beside me, the brave men and women who wake up every single day of their lives to protect and serve this community,” Simmons said during the press conference.
“In her final act, she leaves a legacy of duty, honor, strength, courage and service. An officer who, not so long ago, left the academy and moved quickly up the ranks to become an investigator with the Greenville Police Department. To know investigator Stewart was to respect her, respect her work and to love her as a person. In the midst of this tragedy, and true to her legacy, we rise in the face of adversity.”
Several tributes, condolences and heart-felt sentiments have poured in from local, state and federal entities as well as her family and friends.
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves shared his condolences on Facebook.
“I am truly saddened by the tragic loss of Detective Stewart. Please join me in prayer for her family, her friends, and the entire Greenville Police Department. Her bravery and selfless service to her community will be remembered. We are safer because of the tireless commitment of her and police officers around the state to keeping our families safe,” his post stated.
The Greenville Fire Department also shared their sentiments on Facebook.
“We are one family and when one hurt, we all hurt. Investigator Stewart was a brilliant and sharp young woman who gave her all to the job she loved,” the post stated. “She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult and challenging time. May your treasured memories be forever held in your heart.”
Further details pertaining to the investigation will be shared as we learn more information.
