Dairyon Stevenson, a 31-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 22, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred during a Juneteenth celebration on Beatties Ford Road, a notorious area in Charlotte. The celebration, which was meant to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, turned violent when a shootout erupted. Dairyon Stevenson was one of the victims of this violent altercation.
He was shot on the scene but managed to survive for another day before succumbing to his injuries on June 23, 2020.
The chaotic scene on Beatties Ford Road resulted in a total of four fatalities, including Dairyon Stevenson. In addition to the four people who were murdered, eight others were shot, and five individuals were run over by vehicles attempting to flee the chaos. The incident left the community in shock and mourning, as it was supposed to be a joyous celebration of freedom.
Despite the severity of the incident, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department confirmed that Dairyon Stevenson was taken off life support on June 23, 2020, making him the fourth person to die as a result of the shooting. The CMPD reported that seven people were shot, including two who died at the scene, and five others were injured by vehicles driving away from the chaos.
The community has come together to honor the victims of the shooting, with neighbors in the Beatties Ford corridor holding a silent march to remember those who lost their lives. Family members of the victims, including Dairyon Stevenson, have expressed their grief and called for an end to the violence plaguing their community. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden emphasized the need for collective action to address the ongoing violence and urged the community to come together to find solutions.
As of now, the investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, with the CMPD urging anyone with information to come forward. The lack of witnesses and the chaotic nature of the incident have made it challenging for law enforcement to make progress in the case. The community continues to mourn the loss of Dairyon Stevenson and the other victims, hoping for justice and an end to the violence that has taken too many lives.
