Girlfriend accused of killing basketball player
By HALLE STOCKTON and BART PFANKUCH
Published: Sunday, September 4, 2011 Sarasota Herald Tribune
TALLAHASSEE - Police walked into Shannon Washington's apartment in Tallahassee early Sunday and found evidence of a domestic dispute turned deadly for the Riverview High School graduate and collegiate basketball star.
Washington, 20, was bleeding to death from stab wounds to her neck and back when officers arrived at 2 a.m.
They found a bloody kitchen utility knife, about the size of a steak knife, inside the apartment.
And there they met Starquineshia Palmer, 20, who police say was Washington's girlfriend and former roommate, and who now faces a murder charge in her death.
Tallahassee police spokesman Derek Friend said Monday that a vicious argument between the two women preceded the slaying of Washington, a gifted female athlete and a basketball player who had been named a junior college All-American the past two years.
The stabbing happened at Washington's apartment near the campus of Florida A&M University, where Washington had just transferred after graduating from Illinois Valley Community College in the spring.
"They had been arguing, and the argument escalated to the point where Starquineshia armed herself with a knife," Friend said. "The argument continued to the point she stabbed and killed Shannon."
Washington was stabbed at least twice — once in the back and once in the neck, Friend said.
One or two other people were in the apartment when the stabbing took place, he said. The knife was recovered inside the apartment.
Palmer was at the apartment when police arrived, and she did not attempt to flee, Friend said. Police interviewed Palmer while paramedics attended to Washington.∼Shannon Washington: Former IVCC star stabbed to death:- Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Former Illinois Valley Community College basketball star and student Shannon Washington may have struggled in her initial transition after moving here from Florida, but she eventually left as a role model for academic and athletic achievement, said college president Jerry Corcoran.
"The way Shannon responded to adversity was remarkable," Corcoran said. "She became a role model for all of us."
Washington died early Sunday morning in Tallahassee, Fla. after suffering knife wounds to her neck and back, according to Tallahassee police. She had earned a scholarship to play at Division I Florida A & M University in Tallahassee after leading IVCC to two Region IV championship teams.
Tracy Morris, associate vice president for IVCC student services, said counselors will be available to students and staff this week. A memorial service for Washington is scheduled for noon Sept. 13 at the cultural centre.
"She was just a great person," IVCC coach Pat Cinotte said. "To get that phone call around 5:30 (Sunday) morning just devastated me. … Our team right now and former players are very, very distraught."
According to ESPN.com, Tallahassee Police responded to a report of a stabbing and found Washington in an apartment. She was treated at the scene by police and EMS and later died at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, police said.
Starquineshia Palmer, 20, who was "romantically involved" with Washington, was detained and charged with first-degree murder, police reported.
"I think it's very disappointing that a young life with so much potential was taken so quick," Cinotte said. "I think she was on the right track the last two years here at IV. I saw nothing but great things for Shannon the next couple years down there."
Washington played for IVCC for two seasons. During that time, Washington scored 1,101 career points and became just the 18th player to earn NJCAA All-America honors twice.
She led IVCC to a 57-12 record, two NJCAA Division II Region IV championships and two national tournament appearances.
Washington's white No. 24 IVCC jersey currently hangs in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame's "Ring of Honor," which annually represents the top 100 college, junior college and high school players across the country. Her jersey will remain in the hall of fame until May.
"Shannon was a very, very special player the last two years here," Cinotte said. "All her accomplishments athletically and academically were unbelievable. She earned All-American two years in a row, and academically, she was very solid to get her degree. And for her to move on to Florida A&M was very exciting for everybody up here."
After averaging 17.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.5 steals per game as a sophomore, Washington signed to play basketball for Florida A&M, a Division I school in her home state.
"It is truly a trying situation to lose a student-athlete that has come to us to further her education and excel at her sport," Florida A&M coach LeDawn Gibson said in a statement. "As a coach, this is the kind of incident you just hope you never have to deal with -- the death of one of your players at such a young age."
Her obituary-
Washington, Shannon: - Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Shannon Washington
Jan. 18, 1991 - Sept. 4, 2011
Shannon Washington, 20, of Tallahassee, formerly of Sarasota, died Sept. 4, 2011.
Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, 8751 Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Burial will immediately follow the service.
Survivors include mother, Chapelle of Sarasota; father Kenneth McNeil of Bradenton; brothers Scott Avery, Bernard Washington, and Yeoshua Wilson, all of Sarasota; sisters Raven Gough, Brittany Washington, Reina Avery, Jessica McNeil and Alicia McNeil, all of Sarasota; maternal grandmother Mary of Sarasota, and paternal grandmother Sandra Pompey of Sarasota.
By HALLE STOCKTON and BART PFANKUCH
Published: Sunday, September 4, 2011 Sarasota Herald Tribune
TALLAHASSEE - Police walked into Shannon Washington's apartment in Tallahassee early Sunday and found evidence of a domestic dispute turned deadly for the Riverview High School graduate and collegiate basketball star.
Washington, 20, was bleeding to death from stab wounds to her neck and back when officers arrived at 2 a.m.
They found a bloody kitchen utility knife, about the size of a steak knife, inside the apartment.
And there they met Starquineshia Palmer, 20, who police say was Washington's girlfriend and former roommate, and who now faces a murder charge in her death.
Tallahassee police spokesman Derek Friend said Monday that a vicious argument between the two women preceded the slaying of Washington, a gifted female athlete and a basketball player who had been named a junior college All-American the past two years.
The stabbing happened at Washington's apartment near the campus of Florida A&M University, where Washington had just transferred after graduating from Illinois Valley Community College in the spring.
"They had been arguing, and the argument escalated to the point where Starquineshia armed herself with a knife," Friend said. "The argument continued to the point she stabbed and killed Shannon."
Washington was stabbed at least twice — once in the back and once in the neck, Friend said.
One or two other people were in the apartment when the stabbing took place, he said. The knife was recovered inside the apartment.
Palmer was at the apartment when police arrived, and she did not attempt to flee, Friend said. Police interviewed Palmer while paramedics attended to Washington.∼Shannon Washington: Former IVCC star stabbed to death:- Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Former Illinois Valley Community College basketball star and student Shannon Washington may have struggled in her initial transition after moving here from Florida, but she eventually left as a role model for academic and athletic achievement, said college president Jerry Corcoran.
"The way Shannon responded to adversity was remarkable," Corcoran said. "She became a role model for all of us."
Washington died early Sunday morning in Tallahassee, Fla. after suffering knife wounds to her neck and back, according to Tallahassee police. She had earned a scholarship to play at Division I Florida A & M University in Tallahassee after leading IVCC to two Region IV championship teams.
Tracy Morris, associate vice president for IVCC student services, said counselors will be available to students and staff this week. A memorial service for Washington is scheduled for noon Sept. 13 at the cultural centre.
"She was just a great person," IVCC coach Pat Cinotte said. "To get that phone call around 5:30 (Sunday) morning just devastated me. … Our team right now and former players are very, very distraught."
According to ESPN.com, Tallahassee Police responded to a report of a stabbing and found Washington in an apartment. She was treated at the scene by police and EMS and later died at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, police said.
Starquineshia Palmer, 20, who was "romantically involved" with Washington, was detained and charged with first-degree murder, police reported.
"I think it's very disappointing that a young life with so much potential was taken so quick," Cinotte said. "I think she was on the right track the last two years here at IV. I saw nothing but great things for Shannon the next couple years down there."
Washington played for IVCC for two seasons. During that time, Washington scored 1,101 career points and became just the 18th player to earn NJCAA All-America honors twice.
She led IVCC to a 57-12 record, two NJCAA Division II Region IV championships and two national tournament appearances.
Washington's white No. 24 IVCC jersey currently hangs in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame's "Ring of Honor," which annually represents the top 100 college, junior college and high school players across the country. Her jersey will remain in the hall of fame until May.
"Shannon was a very, very special player the last two years here," Cinotte said. "All her accomplishments athletically and academically were unbelievable. She earned All-American two years in a row, and academically, she was very solid to get her degree. And for her to move on to Florida A&M was very exciting for everybody up here."
After averaging 17.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.5 steals per game as a sophomore, Washington signed to play basketball for Florida A&M, a Division I school in her home state.
"It is truly a trying situation to lose a student-athlete that has come to us to further her education and excel at her sport," Florida A&M coach LeDawn Gibson said in a statement. "As a coach, this is the kind of incident you just hope you never have to deal with -- the death of one of your players at such a young age."
Her obituary-
Washington, Shannon: - Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Shannon Washington
Jan. 18, 1991 - Sept. 4, 2011
Shannon Washington, 20, of Tallahassee, formerly of Sarasota, died Sept. 4, 2011.
Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, 8751 Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Burial will immediately follow the service.
Survivors include mother, Chapelle of Sarasota; father Kenneth McNeil of Bradenton; brothers Scott Avery, Bernard Washington, and Yeoshua Wilson, all of Sarasota; sisters Raven Gough, Brittany Washington, Reina Avery, Jessica McNeil and Alicia McNeil, all of Sarasota; maternal grandmother Mary of Sarasota, and paternal grandmother Sandra Pompey of Sarasota.
Girlfriend accused of killing basketball player
By HALLE STOCKTON and BART PFANKUCH
Published: Sunday, September 4, 2011 Sarasota Herald Tribune
TALLAHASSEE - Police walked into Shannon Washington's apartment in Tallahassee early Sunday and found evidence of a domestic dispute turned deadly for the Riverview High School graduate and collegiate basketball star.
Washington, 20, was bleeding to death from stab wounds to her neck and back when officers arrived at 2 a.m.
They found a bloody kitchen utility knife, about the size of a steak knife, inside the apartment.
And there they met Starquineshia Palmer, 20, who police say was Washington's girlfriend and former roommate, and who now faces a murder charge in her death.
Tallahassee police spokesman Derek Friend said Monday that a vicious argument between the two women preceded the slaying of Washington, a gifted female athlete and a basketball player who had been named a junior college All-American the past two years.
The stabbing happened at Washington's apartment near the campus of Florida A&M University, where Washington had just transferred after graduating from Illinois Valley Community College in the spring.
"They had been arguing, and the argument escalated to the point where Starquineshia armed herself with a knife," Friend said. "The argument continued to the point she stabbed and killed Shannon."
Washington was stabbed at least twice — once in the back and once in the neck, Friend said.
One or two other people were in the apartment when the stabbing took place, he said. The knife was recovered inside the apartment.
Palmer was at the apartment when police arrived, and she did not attempt to flee, Friend said. Police interviewed Palmer while paramedics attended to Washington.∼Shannon Washington: Former IVCC star stabbed to death:- Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Former Illinois Valley Community College basketball star and student Shannon Washington may have struggled in her initial transition after moving here from Florida, but she eventually left as a role model for academic and athletic achievement, said college president Jerry Corcoran.
"The way Shannon responded to adversity was remarkable," Corcoran said. "She became a role model for all of us."
Washington died early Sunday morning in Tallahassee, Fla. after suffering knife wounds to her neck and back, according to Tallahassee police. She had earned a scholarship to play at Division I Florida A & M University in Tallahassee after leading IVCC to two Region IV championship teams.
Tracy Morris, associate vice president for IVCC student services, said counselors will be available to students and staff this week. A memorial service for Washington is scheduled for noon Sept. 13 at the cultural centre.
"She was just a great person," IVCC coach Pat Cinotte said. "To get that phone call around 5:30 (Sunday) morning just devastated me. … Our team right now and former players are very, very distraught."
According to ESPN.com, Tallahassee Police responded to a report of a stabbing and found Washington in an apartment. She was treated at the scene by police and EMS and later died at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, police said.
Starquineshia Palmer, 20, who was "romantically involved" with Washington, was detained and charged with first-degree murder, police reported.
"I think it's very disappointing that a young life with so much potential was taken so quick," Cinotte said. "I think she was on the right track the last two years here at IV. I saw nothing but great things for Shannon the next couple years down there."
Washington played for IVCC for two seasons. During that time, Washington scored 1,101 career points and became just the 18th player to earn NJCAA All-America honors twice.
She led IVCC to a 57-12 record, two NJCAA Division II Region IV championships and two national tournament appearances.
Washington's white No. 24 IVCC jersey currently hangs in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame's "Ring of Honor," which annually represents the top 100 college, junior college and high school players across the country. Her jersey will remain in the hall of fame until May.
"Shannon was a very, very special player the last two years here," Cinotte said. "All her accomplishments athletically and academically were unbelievable. She earned All-American two years in a row, and academically, she was very solid to get her degree. And for her to move on to Florida A&M was very exciting for everybody up here."
After averaging 17.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.5 steals per game as a sophomore, Washington signed to play basketball for Florida A&M, a Division I school in her home state.
"It is truly a trying situation to lose a student-athlete that has come to us to further her education and excel at her sport," Florida A&M coach LeDawn Gibson said in a statement. "As a coach, this is the kind of incident you just hope you never have to deal with -- the death of one of your players at such a young age."
Her obituary-
Washington, Shannon: - Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Shannon Washington
Jan. 18, 1991 - Sept. 4, 2011
Shannon Washington, 20, of Tallahassee, formerly of Sarasota, died Sept. 4, 2011.
Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, 8751 Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Burial will immediately follow the service.
Survivors include mother, Chapelle of Sarasota; father Kenneth McNeil of Bradenton; brothers Scott Avery, Bernard Washington, and Yeoshua Wilson, all of Sarasota; sisters Raven Gough, Brittany Washington, Reina Avery, Jessica McNeil and Alicia McNeil, all of Sarasota; maternal grandmother Mary of Sarasota, and paternal grandmother Sandra Pompey of Sarasota.
By HALLE STOCKTON and BART PFANKUCH
Published: Sunday, September 4, 2011 Sarasota Herald Tribune
TALLAHASSEE - Police walked into Shannon Washington's apartment in Tallahassee early Sunday and found evidence of a domestic dispute turned deadly for the Riverview High School graduate and collegiate basketball star.
Washington, 20, was bleeding to death from stab wounds to her neck and back when officers arrived at 2 a.m.
They found a bloody kitchen utility knife, about the size of a steak knife, inside the apartment.
And there they met Starquineshia Palmer, 20, who police say was Washington's girlfriend and former roommate, and who now faces a murder charge in her death.
Tallahassee police spokesman Derek Friend said Monday that a vicious argument between the two women preceded the slaying of Washington, a gifted female athlete and a basketball player who had been named a junior college All-American the past two years.
The stabbing happened at Washington's apartment near the campus of Florida A&M University, where Washington had just transferred after graduating from Illinois Valley Community College in the spring.
"They had been arguing, and the argument escalated to the point where Starquineshia armed herself with a knife," Friend said. "The argument continued to the point she stabbed and killed Shannon."
Washington was stabbed at least twice — once in the back and once in the neck, Friend said.
One or two other people were in the apartment when the stabbing took place, he said. The knife was recovered inside the apartment.
Palmer was at the apartment when police arrived, and she did not attempt to flee, Friend said. Police interviewed Palmer while paramedics attended to Washington.∼Shannon Washington: Former IVCC star stabbed to death:- Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Former Illinois Valley Community College basketball star and student Shannon Washington may have struggled in her initial transition after moving here from Florida, but she eventually left as a role model for academic and athletic achievement, said college president Jerry Corcoran.
"The way Shannon responded to adversity was remarkable," Corcoran said. "She became a role model for all of us."
Washington died early Sunday morning in Tallahassee, Fla. after suffering knife wounds to her neck and back, according to Tallahassee police. She had earned a scholarship to play at Division I Florida A & M University in Tallahassee after leading IVCC to two Region IV championship teams.
Tracy Morris, associate vice president for IVCC student services, said counselors will be available to students and staff this week. A memorial service for Washington is scheduled for noon Sept. 13 at the cultural centre.
"She was just a great person," IVCC coach Pat Cinotte said. "To get that phone call around 5:30 (Sunday) morning just devastated me. … Our team right now and former players are very, very distraught."
According to ESPN.com, Tallahassee Police responded to a report of a stabbing and found Washington in an apartment. She was treated at the scene by police and EMS and later died at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, police said.
Starquineshia Palmer, 20, who was "romantically involved" with Washington, was detained and charged with first-degree murder, police reported.
"I think it's very disappointing that a young life with so much potential was taken so quick," Cinotte said. "I think she was on the right track the last two years here at IV. I saw nothing but great things for Shannon the next couple years down there."
Washington played for IVCC for two seasons. During that time, Washington scored 1,101 career points and became just the 18th player to earn NJCAA All-America honors twice.
She led IVCC to a 57-12 record, two NJCAA Division II Region IV championships and two national tournament appearances.
Washington's white No. 24 IVCC jersey currently hangs in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame's "Ring of Honor," which annually represents the top 100 college, junior college and high school players across the country. Her jersey will remain in the hall of fame until May.
"Shannon was a very, very special player the last two years here," Cinotte said. "All her accomplishments athletically and academically were unbelievable. She earned All-American two years in a row, and academically, she was very solid to get her degree. And for her to move on to Florida A&M was very exciting for everybody up here."
After averaging 17.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 3.5 steals per game as a sophomore, Washington signed to play basketball for Florida A&M, a Division I school in her home state.
"It is truly a trying situation to lose a student-athlete that has come to us to further her education and excel at her sport," Florida A&M coach LeDawn Gibson said in a statement. "As a coach, this is the kind of incident you just hope you never have to deal with -- the death of one of your players at such a young age."
Her obituary-
Washington, Shannon: - Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Shannon Washington
Jan. 18, 1991 - Sept. 4, 2011
Shannon Washington, 20, of Tallahassee, formerly of Sarasota, died Sept. 4, 2011.
Visitation is from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Faith Baptist Church, 8751 Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Burial will immediately follow the service.
Survivors include mother, Chapelle of Sarasota; father Kenneth McNeil of Bradenton; brothers Scott Avery, Bernard Washington, and Yeoshua Wilson, all of Sarasota; sisters Raven Gough, Brittany Washington, Reina Avery, Jessica McNeil and Alicia McNeil, all of Sarasota; maternal grandmother Mary of Sarasota, and paternal grandmother Sandra Pompey of Sarasota.
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