It has been one year since 19-year-old Dominique Greer was shot and killed at a Marathon Gas Station in North Charleston, and his family continues to mourn his loss while calling for justice. His stepmother, La Toya Mitchel, expressed her frustration with the lack of progress in the investigation, saying, “These people are still running around,” referring to the suspects involved in his murder.
Security Footage and Unsolved Case
Security footage from the gas station shows Greer walking out of the store when multiple individuals exited a truck and shot him. Despite a year passing since the tragic event, the case remains unsolved. Mitchel shared her exasperation, questioning, “What else do you need? What else are we waiting on for an arrest?”
A Mother’s Heartbreak
Mitchel reflected on her deep bond with Greer, saying, “That was my baby. I raised him for 10 years, since he was eight years old.” She described how their connection was instant and how much she misses his presence. “No phone calls, no checking up on me, no more sending me recipes to try out… Him not checking on me anymore.” The pain of losing him has left a profound emptiness in her life.
Honoring His Memory
In honor of Greer, his family released balloons in remembrance of his life and the love they shared. Mitchel emphasized how his death has forever altered their family. “It’s hard, they took a lot from us. Our family is not the same. It’s never gonna be the same again,” she said.
A Call for Change
Mitchel is now using her voice to advocate for change and to prevent other families from experiencing similar tragedies. She urged the community’s youth to put down their guns, stressing the irreversible consequences of violence. “Once you’re gone, you’re gone. That’s it. There’s no turning back. There’s no fixing it. But we need justice.”
A Message to Parents
Mitchel also shared a message to other parents, encouraging them to engage with their children and teach them values of kindness, communication, and non-violence. “Talk to your kids. Be a father to your kids. Teach your kids that violence is not the answer to everything,” she said, urging parents to take a stand in removing guns from their children’s hands.
As the investigation continues, the Greer family remains hopeful that justice will eventually be served, even as they cope with the pain of Dominique’s untimely death.
