Rashawn Darrius Pitt, a 26-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 24, 2021, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the University City area, specifically near the 300 block of Charger Court. On that fateful day, officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to an emergency call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon around 5 p.m. Upon arrival, they found Rashawn Pitt suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital by Medic, Pitt was later pronounced dead.
The investigation into Rashawn Darrius Pitt's death led to the identification and arrest of a suspect. Ron Andrew Malik Neal, a 23-year-old male, was apprehended by detectives from CMPD's Violent Crime Apprehension Team in collaboration with the Dallas Police Department. Neal was arrested in Dallas, North Carolina, and subsequently transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. He was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Rashawn Darrius Pitt.
The case remains under investigation, with CMPD detectives continuing to gather information and evidence. The motive behind the shooting has not been disclosed, and authorities have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The tragic loss of Rashawn Darrius Pitt has left a void in the community, and the pursuit of justice for his untimely death continues.
