Terrik Rashad Roddey, a 22-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on August 6, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Holliswood Court near South Tryon Street. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police were called to the scene shortly after 6 p.m., where they found Roddey suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the investigation, several arrests were made in connection with Roddey's death. On August 12, 2021, Christian Elijah Boetius, a 26-year-old male, was arrested and charged with murder, two counts of discharging a barreled weapon into occupied property, and two counts of discharging a barreled weapon into occupied conveyance in operation. Boetius was identified by detectives as the primary suspect in the homicide case.
Further developments in the case led to the arrest of additional suspects. Deneirrean Treshun Brake, 23, and Deandre Casshun Brake, 26, were both charged with murder, two counts of shooting into an occupied dwelling, and two counts of shooting into an occupied vehicle. The investigation revealed that multiple individuals were involved in the shooting, and the case remains active as authorities continue to gather information and pursue leads.
The tragic death of Terrik Rashad Roddey has left a lasting impact on the community, and the ongoing investigation aims to bring justice to his family and loved ones. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department or the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line.
