Alejandro Arreola, a 36-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed on December 21, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. near the 5800 block of Farm Pond Lane. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Alejandro suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite being rushed to the hospital, he was pronounced dead shortly after receiving medical attention.
The investigation into Alejandro's death led to the arrest of 25-year-old Yosel David
Pineda on January 2, 2021. Pineda was charged with murder and two counts of assault by pointing a gun. The altercation that resulted in Alejandro's death involved a shooting, and Pineda was taken into custody by the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office following an interview with homicide detectives.
The case remains active, with detectives continuing to gather information and evidence. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. Alejandro's family has been notified of his death, and the community continues to mourn the loss of a young life cut short by violence.
