Ronnie Franklin, a 33-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on October 21, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred at a Bojangles restaurant located on 300 West Boulevard. A verbal altercation between Ronnie and a group of patrons took place inside the restaurant, which then escalated and moved outside to the parking lot. It was there that Ronnie was shot and killed.
The suspect fled the scene in a newer model white Nissan Rogue.
Following the incident, Demetrius Shivers-Adams, a 22-year-old male, was arrested and charged with the murder of Ronnie Franklin. Demetrius was apprehended on Halloween 2019. The investigation revealed that the altercation inside the Bojangles restaurant led to the fatal shooting of Ronnie Franklin in the parking lot. The case remains under investigation, with authorities continuing to gather information and evidence related to the incident.
The tragic death of Ronnie Franklin has left a significant impact on the community, as friends and family mourn the loss of a young life cut short. The ongoing investigation aims to bring justice to Ronnie and his loved ones, as well as to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future. The case highlights the importance of addressing conflicts peacefully and the devastating consequences that can arise from violent altercations.
