Darrius Brooks, a 20-year-old Black man, was tragically murdered on November 29, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred on Sadler Road, where officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call shortly after 6:00 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Darrius with a gunshot wound. Medics transported him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, but he was pronounced deceased a short time later.
The suspect in this case, 45-year-old Marquis Grier, was arrested
and charged with the murder of Darrius Brooks. Marquis was taken into custody on the same day of the incident. The investigation revealed that Darrius was shot in his own driveway, and despite the efforts of paramedics and medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
This tragic event marked the third homicide investigation in Charlotte within a 24-hour period. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has been actively investigating the case, and Darrius' family has been informed of the arrest. The community has been deeply affected by this senseless act of violence, and the case has drawn significant attention due to the alarming frequency of homicides in the area.
Darrius Brooks had ties to Fort Mill, South Carolina, and his death has left a void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. The legal proceedings against Marquis Grier are ongoing, and the community continues to seek justice for Darrius. The CMPD has been working diligently to address the rising violence in the city and to bring closure to the families affected by these tragic events.
