On January 7, 2024, at about 4:30 p.m. Winston-Salem police responded to a reported shooting on Hartfield Circle and found 44-year-old Kia Scheron Ramseur with a gunshot wound. She later died of her injuries, the city’s first homicide of the year.

Investigators said Ramseur had previously been in a domestic relationship with 44-year-old Bryant Stephen Horne. On the day of the shooting Horne arrived at Ramseur’s residence and, after a verbal altercation, fatally shot her. Police arrested Horne about 17 minutes later on Everidge Road; he was charged with general murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and was denied bond with a court appearance set for January 8, 2024.

Ramseur graduated from East Forsyth High School Class of 1998 and studied Computer Engineering at Forsyth Technical Community College. She worked as a benefits administrator, enjoyed creating natural beauty products such as oil and sea moss blends, and treasured time with her daughter. Community groups have used the case to emphasize domestic violence awareness and support.

If anyone knew Kia or has information about what happened that afternoon, please share what you know.