Moerell Mosezell Larkin, a 33-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 24, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Larkin, known affectionately as "Rell" by those close to him, was involved in a fatal incident at a Shell gas station located at the intersection of West Sugar Creek Road and Reagan Drive. The incident occurred around 12:15 a.m. when a fight broke out among multiple individuals in the gas station's parking lot.
During the altercation, gunshots were fired, and Larkin was struck by a bullet. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and provided immediate medical attention before transporting him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department quickly launched an investigation into the shooting. On the same day, two suspects, Devon Joseph Platt and Donnesha Raenique Blount, both 29 years old, were arrested and charged with Larkin's murder. Platt was also charged with felony larceny of a motor vehicle. The arrests were made following a thorough investigation that included witness statements and evidence collection at the crime scene. The CMPD confirmed that Larkin's immediate family had been informed of his death and the subsequent arrests.
The investigation into Larkin's murder remains ongoing, with law enforcement officials continuing to gather information and follow leads. The CMPD has urged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward and contact their Crime Stoppers tip line. The community has been deeply affected by Larkin's untimely death, and efforts are being made to ensure that justice is served for him and his family.
