Kendric Washington, a 22-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on November 20, 2018, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred at an apartment complex on Avebury Drive, near the University of North Carolina-Charlotte campus. On that fateful evening, police responded to reports of gunshots and found Kendric Washington in the common area of the apartment complex, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite efforts to perform CPR, Kendric was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Kendric Washington's death led to the arrest of George Ivan Hayes, a 25-year-old male, who was identified as the primary suspect. Hayes was apprehended without incident and charged with first-degree murder. The arrest took place a week after the shooting, following a thorough investigation by homicide detectives. Hayes was subsequently transferred to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and authorities have not disclosed any specific reasons for the altercation that led to Kendric Washington's death. The case drew significant attention from the community, and representatives from the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team, Operations Command, and Victim Services Team were involved in the investigation. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has urged anyone with information about the case to come forward and assist in the ongoing investigation.
Kendric Washington's untimely death left a void in the lives of his family and friends, who were preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving just two days after the tragic incident. The community mourned the loss of a young life cut short by violence, and the case remains a somber reminder of the impact of gun violence on individuals and communities.
