Askia Toure Abdullah Alkebulan, a 51-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 26, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred at La Casa, an adult arcade located on East WT Harris Boulevard in east Charlotte. Around 6 a.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to a call about a shooting at the arcade. Upon arrival, they found Askia Toure Abdullah Alkebulan suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was immediately rushed to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The investigation into the death of Askia Toure Abdullah Alkebulan led to the arrest of two suspects: Gregory Moffitt, a 36-year-old male, and Noelle Blount, a 38-year-old female. Both individuals were taken into custody without incident by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team. Gregory Moffitt was charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a felon, while Noelle Blount was charged with murder.
The death of Askia Toure Abdullah Alkebulan marked the 99th homicide of the year in Charlotte, making 2019 the deadliest year in the city since 1993. The community expressed deep concern over the rising violence and urged for collaborative efforts to address the issue. Major Ryan Butler of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department emphasized the importance of community involvement in combating violent crimes.
The investigation into the murder of Askia Toure Abdullah Alkebulan remains active and ongoing. Authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the shooting, and further details about the case are yet to be revealed. The community continues to mourn the loss of Askia Toure Abdullah Alkebulan and hopes for justice to be served.
