Kareen Jabbar Stevenson Jr., a 19-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 13, 2022, in Statesville, North Carolina. The incident occurred during the early hours of the morning when the Statesville Police Department received a shots-fired call near Fifth Street and Newbern Avenue. Upon arrival, officers were informed that a victim had already been taken to Iredell Memorial Hospital and later transferred to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Kareen Jabbar Stevenson Jr.
was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital due to gunshot wounds.
The investigation into Kareen Jabbar Stevenson Jr.'s death is ongoing. Statesville police have been actively interviewing witnesses and persons of interest, as well as executing several search warrants. Despite these efforts, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Statesville Police Department is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals involved in the homicide.
Kareen Jabbar Stevenson Jr. was remembered by his community for his great laugh, zest for life, and athletic ability. He was a 2020 graduate of West Iredell High School, where he finished sixth place in the state wrestling championship. As a student at Central State University of Ohio, he made the Dean’s List. His life was celebrated during an emotional service at Christian Outreach of Piedmont in Statesville, where mourners gathered to grieve and honor his memory.
