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Randy Tarlton

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Dec 30, 2018

Victim Details

Randy Tarlton

Male

Charlotte

NC

2018-12-30

24

Randy

Tarlton

06/25/2026

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Randy Tarlton, a 24-year-old male, was tragically shot and killed in east Charlotte, North Carolina, on December 30, 2018. The incident occurred around 10:18 PM on Gwynn Hill Road near Harrisburg Road. Randy was shot multiple times, and despite the efforts of officers who attempted CPR, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His mother, Christine Tarlton, recounted the harrowing experience of holding her son in her arms as he bled out in their front room.

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  • WJZY: Man dies in mother's arms after being shot in east Charlotte
  • http://www.wbtv.com: Man fatally shot in east Charlotte identified, investigation underway
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