Qa'dir Avery Alverest, a 17-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on April 7, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Qa'dir was found shot to death outside a house in the Hidden Valley neighborhood. The incident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. on Heatherbrook Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Qa'dir with a gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Qa'dir was a student at Commonwealth High School and was looking forward to graduating
soon. He was also employed at Popeye's, where he was a dedicated and valued employee. Qa'dir was known for his quiet voice but big spirit, and he loved playing football and spending time with his family and friends.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department launched a homicide investigation into Qa'dir's death. However, as of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not disclosed any information about potential suspects or what led up to the shooting. The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details have been released.
Qa'dir's death was one of several homicides in Charlotte during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the total number of murders in the city to twelve at that time. The community continues to mourn the loss of this young life, and his family and friends remember him fondly for his kind and gentle nature.
