The tragic death of 36-year-old Tamika Powell in Brooklyn has been linked to a pointless argument, her family revealed. They claim the shooter, who wore a mask, had no intention of backing down.
According to sources and Powell’s devastated mother, the incident unfolded after a heated exchange during a barbecue near Barclays Center on Wednesday night. “She was there for the barbecue, and about 10 or 15 minutes into it, she had a disagreement with someone,” said Norma Campbell, 65.
“After the argument, Tamika left, and the man went into his apartment. He came back with a mask on and followed her outside.” Campbell described a moment of silence before a single gunshot rang out.
“People ran away from the noise, and then they saw Tamika in the street,” she added.
Following the incident, the shooter managed to escape, and police are currently searching for him.
Norma Campbell rushed to the scene after receiving a call from her youngest daughter.
When she arrived, she found her daughter’s lifeless body covered in a white sheet.
Recently, Powell had returned home to Prospect Heights and worked at a FedEx warehouse in Connecticut. She leaves behind two daughters, ages 12 and 13.
Describing her late daughter, Campbell characterized Tamika as a free spirit who was well-liked in her community. “I couldn’t believe it when I got the call. She grew up here, and everyone knows her,” she said.
In a poignant moment, Campbell expressed her fury toward the shooter. “He should suffer,” she remarked, tears in her eyes. “You’re a coward. If you’re brave enough to take a life, then face the consequences.”
