Sir Marquise Battle, a 34-year-old man from Charlotte, NC, tragically lost his life on November 28, 2021, in an early morning shooting incident. The incident occurred in the 1700 block of Harland Street in northwest Charlotte. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Sir Marquise Battle inside a home, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other individuals were also shot and suffered serious, life-threatening injuries, and were rushed to the hospital.
The investigation into Sir Marquise Battle's death revealed that the shooting was part of a violent triple shooting. On November 30, 2021, Columbus Washington, a 29-year-old man, was arrested and charged with the murder of Sir Marquise Battle. Washington was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, and possession of a firearm by a felon. The charges stemmed from the shooting incident that resulted in the death of Sir Marquise Battle and serious injuries to two other victims.
The case against Columbus Washington moved forward with the legal system, and he was held in the Mecklenburg County Jail awaiting trial. The community and Sir Marquise Battle's family were deeply affected by the loss, as he was a father to young children who loved him dearly. The investigation continued as authorities sought to gather more evidence and information to ensure justice for Sir Marquise Battle and his family.
The tragic death of Sir Marquise Battle highlighted the ongoing issue of gun violence in Charlotte and the broader community's efforts to address and prevent such incidents. The case also underscored the importance of community cooperation in providing information to law enforcement to help solve and prevent violent crimes.
