Gregory Lacorde Holmes, a 14-year-old African American boy, tragically lost his life on August 11, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the 3100 block of Southwest Boulevard at the Birch Townhomes complex near West Charlotte High School. Gregory was found with a gunshot wound and was immediately taken to Atrium Main by MEDIC, where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation revealed that Gregory was shot inside an apartment while wrestling with friends.
One of the friends had a gun, and it accidentally went off, resulting in Gregory's death. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department quickly took action, and a juvenile suspect was taken into custody the day after the shooting. The suspect, also a juvenile, was charged with murder and is currently in a juvenile detention facility.
Gregory's death has left his family and friends devastated. He was a prolific youth football player and attended Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. His family described him as full of life and someone who loved football. The community has been deeply affected by this tragedy, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Gregory's death remains ongoing.
The CMPD has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and speak with a homicide detective. Anonymous tips can also be shared with Crime Stoppers. The case has highlighted concerns about the involvement of juveniles in violent incidents and the need for greater awareness and prevention efforts.
