George Agee Jr., a 63-year-old male, was tragically shot and killed on December 24, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred at a 7-Eleven convenience store on North Tryon Street near Dalton Avenue. According to reports, a fight broke out between Agee and a store employee, which escalated into a shootout in the parking lot. Agee was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
Following the incident, Marvin Daniel Staton, a
54-year-old male, was identified as the suspect and charged with second-degree murder. Staton was arrested on January 8, 2020, and has since been in custody at the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation revealed that Staton was involved in the confrontation that led to Agee's death, but no other suspects were sought.
The case remains an ongoing and active investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department . The community has expressed concerns about the violence in the area, with some business owners calling for increased surveillance and monitoring to prevent future incidents.
This tragic event marked Charlotte's 108th homicide of 2019, highlighting the ongoing issue of violence in the city. The Agee family and the community continue to seek justice and answers regarding the circumstances that led to George Agee Jr.'s untimely death.
