Jeferson Josue Landaverde, a 16-year-old male, tragically lost his life on June 21, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was found shot to death at an apartment complex on Branchview Drive. Another victim was also found at the scene with non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the incident and initiated a homicide investigation.
The investigation led to the identification of Noe Raul
Chinchilla, a 27-year-old male, as a suspect in the killing of Jeferson Josue Landaverde. Chinchilla was arrested in Austin, Texas, on July 11, 2022, after a coordinated effort between CMPD, the FBI, South Carolina state investigators, and authorities in Texas. He is currently being held in Austin, Texas, awaiting extradition to Mecklenburg County.
The case remains active and ongoing, with CMPD urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact their Crime Stoppers tip line or speak directly with homicide detectives. The community continues to mourn the loss of Jeferson Josue Landaverde, a young life taken too soon.
