Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Bobby McKeithen death by force case profile photo

Bobby McKeithen

Case from Matthews, NC dated Oct 29, 2018

Victim Details

Bobby McKeithen

Male

Black / African American

Matthews

NC

2018-10-29

16

Bobby

McKeithen

06/23/2026

View Videos (2)

Bobby McKeithen\'s parents speak out
MEMBER ACCESS

Unlock 1 additional case video

Continue reviewing the available media connected to this case.

View All Case Videos — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Bobby McKeithen, a 16-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on October 29, 2018, in Matthews, North Carolina. The incident occurred at Butler High School, where Bobby was a sophomore. The shooting took place in a crowded hallway at around 7 a.m., following an altercation between Bobby and another student, Jatwan Cuffie, who was also 16 years old. The confrontation escalated when Jatwan, who had a stolen .380 pistol in his possession, shot Bobby in the back. Bobby was rushed to ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Bobby McKeithen, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (13)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • WCNC: Gun used in Butler High School shooting was stolen, police say
  • ABC News: Video: New video shows chaos amid deadly school shooting
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 11 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I've been following the tragic events surrounding Bobby McKeithen, and my heart goes out to his fami... ...Read More
    11/04/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Bobby McKeithen

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Matthews, North-carolina

    Robert Linné Reps death by force case in Matthews, NC

    Robert Linné Reps

    Death: Jul 12, 2016
    Robert Linné Reps, a 54-year-old male from Matthews, NC, died unexpectedly on July 12, 2016. Born o ...Read More
    Cory DeShawn Carpenter death by force case in Matthews, NC

    Cory DeShawn Carpenter

    Death: Aug 18, 2020
    On August 10, 2020, at approximately 8:14 a.m., Matthews officers responded to the 2700 block of Lak a ...Read More
    Travis Lock death by force case in Matthews, NC

    Travis Lock

    Death: Mar 29, 2026
    A dispute that began inside a Matthews, North Carolina bowling alley escalated to a fatal shooting i ...Read More
    Kenneth Armstrong death by force case in Matthews, NC

    Kenneth Armstrong

    Death: Jun 19, 2019
    Kenneth Armstrong, a 22-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 19, 2019, i ...Read More
    Dashawn Ray Gene Dean death by force case in Matthews, NC

    Dashawn Ray Gene Dean

    Death: Dec 13, 2022
    Dashawn Ray Gene Dean, a 27-year-old African American male, was found dead on December 13, 2022, in n ...Read More
    Bishop Phillip Davis death by force case in Matthews, NC

    Bishop Phillip Davis

    Death: Aug 29, 2015
    Bishop Phillip Milton Davis, age 62, passed away on August 29, 2015, in Matthews, NC. He was the sen e ...Read More