Cinquay Jamario Farrer, a 30-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on December 22, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred on Fairbrook Drive, where Cinquay was fatally shot. Upon arrival, paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.
Following an extensive investigation, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department identified two suspects: Jalen Thomas, a 20-year-old male, and a 16-year-old juvenile male.
Both were charged with the murder of Cinquay Farrer. On February 24, 2021, Jalen Thomas was arrested by the Charlotte SWAT Team and the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team. He was subsequently charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflict serious injury in a separate case. The juvenile suspect was also arrested on the same day and charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
The investigation into Cinquay Farrer's death remains active and ongoing. CMPD detectives continue to gather information and seek potential witnesses to the shooting. The tragic loss of Cinquay Farrer has left a lasting impact on his family and the community, as they seek justice for his untimely death.
