Brandon Adams-Jones, a 29-year-old African American male, tragically passed away on April 21, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The official obituary notes that Brandon was born on September 17, 1992, and his death was a significant loss to his family and community. A public viewing was held on April 28, 2022, followed by a service to celebrate his life on April 29, 2022.
On the night of April 21, 2022, Brandon Adams-Jones was found shot in a west Charlotte neighborhood.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to a shooting around 10:43 p.m. in the 3000 block of Markland Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered Brandon suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic.
The CMPD launched a homicide investigation immediately following the incident. Homicide detectives collected evidence overnight, but no information regarding a suspect or motive was released at that time. The investigation remained active and ongoing, with the CMPD urging anyone with information to contact their homicide detectives or Crime Stoppers.
Brandon's death marked the third homicide in Charlotte within a span of 48 hours, highlighting a particularly violent period for the city. The CMPD continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death, but as of the latest updates, no arrests or suspects had been publicly identified.
