Derrick Dion Barber, a 25-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 15, 2021, in Pineville, North Carolina. Derrick, affectionately known as "Nuke," was a 2015 graduate of Butler High School in Matthews. He was survived by his parents, grandmothers, two brothers, and extended family. Derrick was soon to be a father, adding to the heartbreak of his untimely death.
On the afternoon of July 15, 2021, Derrick was shot in south Charlotte.
Friends drove him to a nearby hospital in Pineville, where he received emergency care. Despite the medical team's efforts, Derrick was transferred to Atrium Main hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the hospital around 2:30 p.m. after staff reported receiving Derrick, who had been shot.
The CMPD launched an investigation into Derrick's death, but as of the latest updates, no arrests have been made, and the location of the shooting remains unclear. Detectives have gathered some evidence and are urging anyone with information to provide tips to the police. The investigation is ongoing, and the community hopes for justice for Derrick Dion Barber.
