D'Andre Damian McLean, a 21-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 23, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on Tartan Court, off Rama Road. According to reports, officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department were called to the scene around 6:50 a.m. Upon arrival, they found D'Andre Damian McLean slumped over inside a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into D'Andre Damian McLean's death quickly led to the identification and arrest of a suspect. Christian Holt, a 25-year-old male, was apprehended by the CMPD Violent Criminal Apprehension Team , the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and the United States Secret Service. Holt was charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The arrest was made without incident, and Holt was subsequently transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
The case has garnered significant attention due to the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the swift action taken by law enforcement. The CMPD has been actively investigating the incident, collecting evidence, and interviewing potential witnesses. The community has been urged to come forward with any information that could aid in the investigation. The tragic loss of D'Andre Damian McLean has left a profound impact on his family, friends, and the local community, who continue to seek justice for his untimely death.
