Pregnant Mom Killed in Shooting, Fellow Victim Now Charged

Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old expectant mother, was shot and killed in Georgia, and two men have now been arrested in connection with her death.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Teonia Stokes, a 22-year-old pregnant woman, was shot and killed in late January 2026 in Monroe, Georgia, just days before her 23rd birthday. After an investigation, police have now arrested two men - Dorreous Brooks and Curdarious Williams - and charged them with felony murder, feticide, and other offenses related to Stokes' death. Williams was initially a victim in the shooting but has now also been implicated in Stokes' killing.

Why it matters

This tragic case highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence and its devastating impact on families, especially when expectant mothers are the victims. It also raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the relationship, if any, between Stokes and the two men charged in her death.

The details

Stokes, who was seven months pregnant with her second child, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of January 25, 2026. Curdarious Williams, who was also shot in the incident, was initially taken into custody but has now been charged along with Dorreous Brooks for Stokes' murder. Police have not provided details on how the two men's actions led to Stokes' death, but both have been charged with felony murder, feticide, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and possession of a weapon during the commission of a felony.

  • Teonia Stokes was shot and killed on January 25, 2026.
  • Stokes was just two days away from her 23rd birthday at the time of her death.

The players

Teonia Stokes

A 22-year-old pregnant woman who was studying to be a teacher and was the mother of a 2-year-old daughter.

Dorreous Brooks

One of the two men arrested and charged in connection with Stokes' death.

Curdarious Williams

The other man arrested and charged in connection with Stokes' death, who was initially a victim in the shooting.

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What they’re saying

“T... she was... Oh God, she was full of hope, she was full of life, she was full of promise. And all she wanted on this earth was to be loved.”

— Cal Durham, Teonia Stokes' aunt (11 Alive)

“My sister didn't deserve this. So we were making funeral arrangements on her birthday... on her birthday.”

— Jadah Stokes, Teonia Stokes' sister (11 Alive)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Dorreous Brooks and Curdarious Williams to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the devastating impact of gun violence, especially on expectant mothers and their families. It raises important questions about the circumstances surrounding Stokes' death and the relationship between the suspects and the victim.