It has been a year since Dominique Greer was tragically shot and killed at the Marathon Gas Station in North Charleston, and his family continues to grieve his loss, calling for justice and answers in the unsolved case.
Frustration and Pain Over Lack of Progress
Dominique’s stepmother, La Toya Mitchel, expressed her deep frustration with the ongoing investigation. Despite the security footage from the gas station showing the 19-year-old walking out of the store before multiple individuals shot him, the case remains unsolved.
“He was murdered last year at Marathon Gas Station in North Charleston. These people are still running around,” Mitchel said.
The police continue to work on the case, but after a full year, Mitchel is struggling to understand the delay.
“They’re still working on it and just to be patient. But it’s been a whole year. Like, what else do you need? What else are we waiting on for an arrest?” Mitchel questioned.
A Mother’s Grief and the Loss of a Bond
Mitchel reflected on her close relationship with Dominique, who she raised from the age of eight. She described the pain of losing him as her “baby,” someone who she had a strong connection with from the start.
“I’ve raised him for 10 years, since he was eight years old. We just automatically connected,” Mitchel said. “It’s been hard without him, no phone calls, no more checking up on me, no sending me recipes to cook for him or to try this out. Him not checking on me anymore.”
The family is trying to honor Dominique’s memory, releasing balloons in his remembrance and cherishing what they can of the time they spent with him.
The Impact of His Death on the Family
Mitchel emphasized the emotional toll the tragedy has taken on 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.
Her pain is compounded by the lack of closure and justice, leaving a hole in their lives that will never be filled.
Advocating for Change and Preventing Further Tragedies
In the wake of her loss, Mitchel has become an advocate for change. She’s calling for an end to youth violence and encouraging parents to step up in guiding their children.
“These kids, they just need to put the guns down,” Mitchel said. “They go straight to guns and they’re not realizing what they’re putting their parents through, what they’re putting the siblings through, the grandparents, the friends, and the family.”
Mitchel’s message is clear: once someone is gone, there’s no turning back, no fixing the hurt and the loss. She’s pushing for justice, but also for a shift in behavior to prevent other families from enduring similar heartache.
A Message to Parents
Mitchel shared an urgent plea to all parents:
“Talk to your kids. Be a father to your kids. Teach your kids that violence is not the answer to everything. Teach them to be kind, be loving, giving, talk things out. Take these guns away from these kids.”
Her call for change is rooted in love and loss, hoping that others will take her words to heart and work together to create a safer, more compassionate world for their children.
