Ronnie Lee Abram, a 37-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on November 4, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the University City area on McCullough Drive near Ikea Boulevard. Officers responded to the scene shortly before 7:30 p.m. and found Abram with a fatal gunshot wound to the back of his head.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed that Abram's nephew, Dasan Evan Villegas, who was 19 years old at the time, was responsible for the shooting. Villegas became upset about a gun Abram had sold him, leading to the fatal altercation. Villegas was arrested in Atlanta on November 6, 2020, and charged with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was later extradited to North Carolina to face the charges.
In court, Villegas pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection to his uncle's death. The judge sentenced him to at least nine years in prison. The case highlighted the tragic consequences of family disputes and the impact of gun violence on communities. No further information was released regarding additional suspects or ongoing investigations related to Abram's death.
