Tina Stewart murder suspect Shanterrica Madden claims self defense MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The lawyer for Shanterrica Madden, the suspect in the murder of Middle Tennessee State University women’s basketball player Clantina “Tina” Stewart, claimed that his client acted in self defense in the fatal stabbing, according to a report. Joe Brandon told a reporter at Madden’s Thursday morning arraignment that Madden was being beaten up by Stewart and had stabbed her with Stewart’s own knife, according to the Daily News Journal. ( Read Shanterrica Madden more… ) Shanterrica Madden Charged with 1st Degree Murder in Stabbing Death of MTSU Basketball Player Tina Stewart Middle Tennesse State University basketball player Tina Stewart stabbed to death by roommate Shanterrica Madden during argument. SHOCK: Shanterrica Madden has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Middle Tennessee State University basketball player Tina Stewart, who was pronounced dead at a local hospital after police answered a disturbance call Wednesday night found her stabbed at her apartment. ( Read Shanterrica Madden more… ) Shanterrica Madden, the Woman Who Allegedly Stabbed MTSU’s Tina Stewart to Death, Charged with 1st Degree Murder (PHOTOS) Here are photos of Shanterrica Madden, the MTSU freshman who allegedly killed basketball player, Tina Stewart, by stabbing her to death. The 18-year-old Madden is currently in custody with Murfreesboro, TN police. Police have other persons of interest in custody, but no names have been released as of yet. According to Bumpshack, Madden has been charged with 1st degree murder. ( Read Shanterrica Madden more… ) MTSU Basketball Player Tina Stewart Murdered in Her Apartment Middle Tennessee State basketball player Tina Stewart was stabbed to death in her apartment by her roommate Shanterrica Madden. ( Read Shanterrica Madden more… ) Shanterrica Madden: Shanterrica Madden Charged in Tina Stewart’s Death Middle Tennessee State University freshman Shanterrica Madden was arrested and charged with first-degree homicide for the murder of roommate Clantina “Tina” Stewart Thursday. Stewart, 21, was found stabbed several times Wednesday in her off-campus apartment. She was pronounced dead at a local hospital Wednesday night. Madden, 18, was immediately arrested after police received an anonymous 911 call. She is scheduled to appear in court Thursday. ( Read Shanterrica Madden more… ) Related Searches : tina stewart, middle tennessee state university Courtesy : CBS News , The Hinterland Gazette , Sportscasm , Big Lead Sports & Long Island Press