Elchin Khalilov, a 29-year-old male, was tragically shot and killed during a robbery at his cellphone repair store, FixER Electronic Repair, on North Sharon Amity Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, on January 14, 2019. Khalilov, who had moved to the United States five years prior to his death, was known for his friendly and helpful nature. On the day of the incident, Khalilov was cooperating with the suspect and did not resist, yet he was still shot and killed.
The suspect, identified as
Tyrone Lamark Miller, was arrested in Dallas, Texas, on February 18, 2019. Miller was charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm by a felon. The arrest was a result of a collaborative effort between the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department , the FBI, and the Dallas Police Department. Surveillance footage showed Miller walking towards the store wearing a distinctive hoodie with the word "LOVE" written on each sleeve.
The investigation revealed that Khalilov was an innocent victim who was living the American dream by running his cellphone repair business. The FBI and CMPD offered a combined reward of $15,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case. The case remains a poignant reminder of the senseless violence that can occur even in broad daylight.
