Jcarta Sanders, a 25-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 23, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jcarta, affectionately known as Buddah, was a beloved son, father, and friend. He was known for his beautiful smile, memorable laugh, and loving nature. Jcarta attended Charlotte Mecklenburg County Schools and was recently employed with a Sprinter Trucking Company.
He is survived by his parents, Jcarta Sanders and Kenya-Kenyada Sanders, his children, Juel Damon Sanders and J'la Marie Sanders, and a host of family and friends.
On the day of his death, Jcarta was inside a white vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Sawyers Mill Road when he was shot multiple times at around 3 p.m. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The following day, Joshua Douglas, a 22-year-old male, was arrested and charged with Jcarta's murder. Douglas has a history of at least 21 previous arrests in Mecklenburg County, including charges of vehicular assault, fleeing, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and parole violations. He was released from jail just days before the incident.
In addition to Douglas, another suspect, Jeffrey Jones, a 30-year-old male, was also arrested and charged with accessory after the fact of murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. The investigation into Jcarta's death is ongoing, and authorities are still working to determine the motive behind the shooting. The community remains in mourning as they remember the life of Jcarta Sanders and seek justice for his untimely death.
