Grand jury re-indicts Cleveland woman accused of killing man by running him over with her car

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A grand jury re-indicted a Cleveland woman who is accused of killing a man by running him over with her car and then leaving him pinned underneath the vehicle.

Shaniqua Menefee’s jury trial was scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 17; however, the case was dismissed “without prejudice” and then she was re-indicted on the charges of aggravated murder, murder, and felonious assault.

Menefee, 35, is accused of killing Jamale Thompson on June 25, 2023.

Cleveland police said Thompson left Menefee’s home near E. 155th Street and Talford Avenue while they were arguing.

Thompson began walking up the street and Menefee followed in her vehicle, said police.

The couple was still arguing and near Glendale Avenue and E. 155th Street, police said Menefee drove onto the lawn of a home and ran over Thompson.

Thompson was trapped underneath the vehicle and screaming for help, said police.

Menefee allegedly tried to reverse her vehicle over Thompson, but the vehicle was stuck.

Thompson died from his injuries before first responders arrived, sad police.

Menefee fled the scene on foot and was taken into custody by police and the U.S. Marshals on June 29, 2023.

There is no next court date scheduled at this time.

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