What led to the fatal elevator stabbing of Shashamanie Thompson in the Bronx?

An ongoing dispute between Beyonce Johnson and Shashamanie Thompson over a dog left in the hallway allegedly escalated into the fatal stabbing.

Where did the fatal elevator stabbing occur?

The fatal stabbing occurred in the elevator of an apartment building on Ogden Ave. near W. 167th St. in the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx.

What charges does Beyonce Johnson face for the Bronx stabbing?

Beyonce Johnson faces murder, manslaughter, and weapons possession charges for the fatal stabbing of Shashamanie Thompson.

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Elevator Stabbing Suspect Held Without Bail After Hospital Arraignment

3 Jan

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Summary

Suspect held without bail at bedside arraignment while hospitalized.
Ongoing dispute over a dog left in the hallway allegedly sparked the attack.
Victim identified suspect by apartment number as she was dying.

Elevator Stabbing Suspect Held Without Bail After Hospital Arraignment

Beyonce Johnson, 24, has been ordered held without bail following a bedside arraignment as she remained hospitalized. She faces murder and manslaughter charges for allegedly stabbing Shashamanie Thompson, 30, on December 27th inside their Bronx apartment building's elevator. The fatal dispute reportedly originated from an ongoing conflict concerning Thompson's dog being left unattended in the hallway.

Johnson, who has a history of mental health issues, told police that residents had complained about the dog. Although the dog was rehomed, the feud escalated when Johnson and her boyfriend, Saleh Ceesay, encountered Thompson in the building's lobby. Authorities allege that during an elevator ride, Johnson produced a knife and attacked Thompson, while Ceesay restrained the victim.