Elijah Mark Riggan, a 16-year-old male from Charlotte, North Carolina, tragically lost his life on May 21, 2021. Elijah was shot and killed at a gas station on South Tryon Street in Charlotte. When officers arrived at the scene shortly after 12:30 p.m., they found Elijah with an apparent gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident was not a random act of violence, but as of now, no suspects have been arrested, and the
investigation remains ongoing. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department continues to seek information from the public to help solve this case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Homicide Unit detectives at 704-432-TIPS.
The loss of Elijah Mark Riggan has deeply affected the community, and his family and friends continue to mourn his untimely death. The investigation into his murder is still active, and authorities are diligently working to bring justice for Elijah and his loved ones.
