Daliamontray Decarlo Strothers, a 15-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 14, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was shot on October 12, 2021, on Fairwood Avenue at approximately 11:58 p.m. Paramedics transported him to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he underwent emergency treatment and life-saving measures. Unfortunately, despite the medical efforts, Daliamontray succumbed to his injuries two days later.
The investigation into Daliamontray's death led to the arrest of two suspects. On November 2, 2021, 18-year-old Dametrius Hilliard was charged with the murder of Daliamontray Decarlo Strothers. Hilliard faced multiple charges, including murder, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, and three counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team, Canine Unit, Aviation Unit, and officers from various divisions collaborated to locate and arrest Hilliard.
Further investigation identified a second suspect, 19-year-old Taizojh Deaveon Smith, who was arrested on November 16, 2021, in Statesville, North Carolina. Smith was also charged with murder, attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, and three counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling. The U.S. Secret Service and N.C. Highway Patrol assisted in Smith's arrest.
The case remains active and ongoing, with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department continuing to seek information from the public. Anyone with details about the incident is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers or speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective.
