Malik Fidel Whitney, a 50-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on January 29, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred on North Tryon Street, near Craighead Road, around 11:23 p.m. Whitney was found with gunshot wounds and was transported to Atrium Health's Carolina Medical Center hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. This marked the first homicide of 2022 in Charlotte.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department quickly identified and arrested the suspect, Darrell McKinley, a 53-year-old male. Initially, McKinley was charged with voluntary manslaughter. However, as the investigation progressed and new evidence emerged, the charges were upgraded to murder. The police confirmed that Whitney and McKinley knew each other.
The investigation into Malik Fidel Whitney's death remains active and ongoing. The CMPD has urged anyone with information about the incident to contact their Homicide Unit or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers. The case has drawn significant attention in the community, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area.
