Press Release: Task Force arrests suspect in Tussey Street Shooting
LEXINGTON, NC – Lexington Police Department, with the assistance of the US Marshalls Carolinas Regional Task Force, arrested 37-year-old Darius Bethea on November 3, 2023, for the murder of Robert Grant. Grant's murder took place during a shooting that happened on September 16, 2023, on Tussey Street in Lexington.
Bethea was charged with murder, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession with the intent to sell or deliver cocaine, drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.
Officers also arrested 20-year-old AAlysa Zo'Marya Hairston, who provided a room for Bethea. Hairston was charged with harboring a fugitive, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
The original information related to the Tussey Street shooting is included below.
This case is still an active investigation. Anyone with information related to this case, please call the Lexington Police Department at (336) 243-3302 or report information anonymously to Lexington Area Crime Stoppers at (336) 243-2400
Background
On September 16, 2023, Lexington Police Officers responded to a shooting at a residence on Tussey Street just before 2:30 am. Upon arrival, officers discovered that 31-year-old Robert Grant of Lexington, had been shot and killed inside the home.
