Tikisha Symonee King Death, Obituary – Tikisha Symonee King, a beloved Houston resident, was tragically shot and killed on November 12, 2024, while working at Ralston Discount Beverage, located on South Post Oak Road. King, 29, known to friends as “TriggaTre,” was gunned down by her ex-boyfriend, 39-year-old Michael Dewayne Wilkerson, who has since been charged with capital murder.
Surveillance footage from the store reveals Wilkerson following King inside before fatally shooting her multiple times, including four shots to her back. After the shooting, he disposed of the murder weapon in a bayou and discarded his clothes nearby. Police quickly identified Wilkerson through interviews and vehicle license plate photos. He was arrested the following day and later confessed to the crime, claiming King had “disrespected” him. Wilkerson now faces charges of capital murder and tampering with evidence, and he is being held without bond.
King, a graduate of Willowridge High School, had a close-knit group of friends who are mourning her loss. One friend shared on social media, “Don’t even have the words… Tikisha Symonee King, sleep in peace, my girl.” The community remembers her fondly, with many sending their thoughts and prayers to her mother and family during this incredibly difficult time.
Authorities believe that while King had ended her romantic relationship with Wilkerson, the two continued to remain friends, though their relationship may have been fraught with tension. Funeral arrangements and an obituary for King will be announced by her family in the coming days.
This tragic incident highlights the devastating impact of domestic violence and the heartbreaking consequences it can have on loved ones and communities.