Damarion Isaiah Sharpe, a 16-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 10, 2020, in Hickory, North Carolina. On that fateful night, Damarion and his cousin, 20-year-old Xzavion Rashawn Watts, were in the backseat of a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu parked at the Save More Convenience Store on First Avenue SW. They had just attended a family cookout and were accompanied by two females who exited the vehicle to enter the store.
As they waited, a Black male suspect wearing a gray coat with the hood pulled up and black pants approached the car, opened the front passenger door, and fired multiple rounds from a handgun towards the rear passenger area, hitting both Damarion and Xzavion. Damarion was pronounced dead at the scene, while Xzavion was transported to Frye Regional Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Hickory Police Department has been investigating this double homicide case, but as of now, no arrests have been made. The families of the victims have offered a $20,000 reward for any information that could lead to the arrest of the shooter. Investigators believe that someone in the community holds crucial information that could help solve the case. The suspect was last seen fleeing south towards the rear of the store. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing justice to the families of Damarion and Xzavion.
The tragic loss of Damarion Isaiah Sharpe and Xzavion Rashawn Watts has left their families and the community in mourning. The investigation remains ongoing, and the authorities continue to seek leads that could provide answers and closure to the grieving families. The case highlights the devastating impact of gun violence and the urgent need for community cooperation in solving such heinous crimes.
