On February 19, 2021, Abdulkhaleq Juhaish, a 25-year-old male, was found dead in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to a call at around 8 p.m. and discovered Juhaish unresponsive inside a vehicle on Waterford Ridge Drive. Upon further inspection, it was observed that he had an apparent gunshot wound. Juhaish was pronounced dead at the scene by Medic.
The investigation into Abdulkhaleq Juhaish's death was initially treated as a suspicious
death but was later upgraded to a homicide. Detectives from the CMPD's Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to conduct the investigation and collect physical evidence. The CMPD's Operations Command, Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Homicide Prosecution Team, Victim’s Assistance, CFD, and Medic also assisted in the investigation.
On September 23, 2021, a significant development occurred in the case when CMPD detectives arrested 19-year-old Wajid Kahn in connection with the fatal shooting of Abdulkhaleq Juhaish. Through their investigation, detectives identified Kahn as the suspect, and warrants were issued for his arrest. Kahn was charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. Following his arrest, Kahn was transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Abdulkhaleq Juhaish's death remains active and ongoing. Authorities have not disclosed what led up to the shooting. The CMPD continues to urge anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the Homicide Unit or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.
