Donqwavias Davis, a 22-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on May 1, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred at the University Village apartments, where Davis was shot to death in the pool area. The suspect, Javier Concepcion-Perez, 20, was identified and arrested on May 4, 2019, with the assistance of the US Secret Service.
Concepcion-Perez was charged with Firearm by Felon and Murder.
Davis' mother, Clydia Davis, has been vocal about her son's death and the need for tougher crime laws. She shared that her son had dreams of becoming a professional football player, a dream he had since he was eight years old. Davis was attending a vigil on the UNC Charlotte campus the day after a mass shooting when he walked over to the nearby apartment complex and was shot. His mother received the devastating call and rushed to the hospital, only to learn that her son had passed away.
The suspect in Davis' murder, Javier Concepcion-Perez, has been in jail since his arrest and is awaiting a jury trial. The case has faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused a backlog in the court system. Concepcion-Perez's attorneys have requested bond hearings, and there are concerns about the possibility of his release before the trial. Clydia Davis has been advocating against bonds and plea deals for convicted killers, believing that steeper penalties would help deter crime.
