Authorities say two women face murder charges after they allegedly ambushed a woman, stole a phone, and then beat her to death.
Gwinnett, Georgia, police said that the fight was over a man who was the victim’s boyfriend, WSBTV News reported.
During the fight, which took place at an apartment complex, the two suspects allegedly stole the victim’s phone before fleeing the scene, police added.
Ashely Bocanegra died Thursday afternoon at the hospital just hours after she was attacked. She had a 7-year-old son, her relatives said.
“Ashley was caring, a good worker, a good person overall,” said Will Clark, who said he worked with Bocanegra at a nearby Floor & Décor location.
Antonetta Stevens, 27, and Janine Gonzalez, 17, are detained at the Gwinnett County Jail on murder charges along with charges of aggravated battery and robbery.
Police believe the reason for the fatal fight was because the two women were upset with Bocanegra’s relationship with a man.
“It’s believed that the reason for the attack was because Gonzalez’s brother had been in some type of romantic relationship with both Stevens and Bocanegra at the time,” said Cpl. Ryan Winderweedle with Gwinnett County Police.
The brother of one of the suspects has not been charged with any crime.
