Devontae Springs, a 29-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on December 7, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on Swank Place, near North Lake Mall. Devontae was inside a vehicle when another vehicle drove by and fired multiple shots at him. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The drive-by shooting was reported to have taken place at approximately 12:21 a.m.
Responding officers observed another vehicle leaving the scene at a high rate of speed. A brief pursuit ensued, resulting in the suspect vehicle crashing into a utility pole. Both occupants of the vehicle were detained, with one of them found to have several gunshot wounds. They were transported to Atrium Main Hospital, with one individual suffering life-threatening injuries.
The investigation into Devontae Springs' murder led to the identification and arrest of Bruce Little, a 24-year-old male. On January 4, 2022, Bruce was apprehended in Atlanta, Georgia, with the assistance of the Secret Service and the FBI offices in both Charlotte and Atlanta. He was charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling. Bruce Little is currently in custody in Fulton County, Georgia, awaiting extradition to Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, where the crime took place.
The case remains active and ongoing, with investigators continuing to gather information and evidence related to the incident. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has urged anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in the investigation. Devontae Springs' death has left a profound impact on his family and the community, who continue to seek justice for his untimely demise.
