Ricardo Perez, a 46-year-old man, was tragically shot and killed on November 30, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred on Electra Lane in east Charlotte. Perez was found with a gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead later that night. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department launched an investigation into the murder and quickly identified a vehicle connected to the crime.
On December 2, 2020, CMPD patrol officers spotted the suspect vehicle and attempted to stop it. The driver, 18-year-old Azaevon Singleton, led officers on a pursuit before being apprehended. Following Singleton's arrest, officers were able to identify two additional suspects, 18-year-olds Sedrick Sanders and Keon McMillan. Both Sanders and McMillan were arrested at a home on Palm Breeze Lane in northwest Charlotte. All three suspects were charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon.
The investigation revealed that Ricardo Perez was shot and killed during a robbery attempt. The suspects, all 18-year-old males, were taken into custody and faced multiple charges related to the incident. The case continued to develop as detectives gathered more information and evidence. In a significant development, Azaevon Singleton accepted a plea deal for second-degree murder, fleeing to evade police, and two counts of robbery. He was sentenced to 16 to 20 years in prison for his role in the murder of Ricardo Perez.
The tragic death of Ricardo Perez, a 46-year-old man, highlights the senseless violence that can occur in communities. The swift actions of the CMPD and the subsequent arrests of the suspects brought some measure of justice to the case. The investigation into the murder of Ricardo Perez remains ongoing, with detectives continuing to gather information and pursue leads to ensure that all those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
