Vigil held for woman shot and killed in northwest Charlotte: Monday, July 24

A vigil was held at Camp Greene Park on Sunday to remember a woman who was killed nearly a week ago.Family and friends honored Tyra Crosby, the 25-year-old woman who died after being shot on Tuesday, July 18 at a home on Porter Street. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, Stephanie Alexander, 51, came home to find Crosby in her home early when she shot and killed Crosby. Crosby's family told WCNC Charlotte that Crosby was invited over by Alexander's husband. One by one, Crosby's loved ones shared stories and memories. They described her as a beautiful soul and an angel that will watch over everyone. “But I am so grateful for whatever god sent her to do, she accomplished that mission," Hoskins said. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/community-holds-vigil-in-honor-of-woman-shot-and-killed-in-northwest-charlotte-north-carolina-tyra-crosby-stephanie-alexander/275-67bcfc7b-dfbf-47fb-a038-d8c6474d030dThe White House on Thursday expressed deep concern about the well-being of a U.S. soldier who bolted across the heavily armed North Korea border earlier this week as North Korean officials have yet to respond to U.S. requests for basic information about the AWOL soldier.The history of rough treatment of Americans detained by North Koreans — including the 2017 death of a 22-year-old student after he was flown home in a vegetative state after 17 months in captivity — is top of mind as U.S. officials seek answers about Pvt. Travis King.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/north-korea-us-soldier-across-border/507-a6a73bd3-e0a6-4c33-98d4-f017cdcef368Watch Wake Up Charlotte each weekday morning from 4:30 to 7 a.m. on WCNC Charlotte, and as always, join the conversation on social media using #WakeUpCLT!