Jaterrious Lamont Moore, an 18-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on August 14, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 3:20 a.m. along West Sugar Creek Road and Reagan Drive, just south of Interstate 85. Officers responded to gunshots and found Moore lying in the parking lot of a motel, suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was pronounced dead at the scene by MEDIC.
The investigation into Moore's death led to the arrest of Delvario Boyce Jr., also 18 years old. Boyce was charged with the murder of Jaterrious Lamont Moore. The arrest took place early on a Saturday morning, and Boyce appeared in court to face his charges. This incident marked the 60th homicide in Mecklenburg County in 2021.
The case remains active and ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit. The community continues to seek justice for Jaterrious Lamont Moore, as the legal proceedings against Delvario Boyce Jr. unfold.
