Decario Bethea, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 31, 2018, in Charlotte, North Carolina. On that fateful day, officers were called to the area of Fairwood Avenue near South Tryon Street, where they found Decario Bethea suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries but was pronounced dead shortly after.
The investigation revealed that Decario Bethea had been involved in a verbal altercation with two
other individuals outside the Southside Apartments. During the argument, he was shot. Authorities later charged Daquan Thompson, a 20-year-old male, with Decario Bethea's murder. Thompson was already in custody on unrelated charges when homicide detectives interviewed him about the case.
The investigation into Decario Bethea's death is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. The tragic incident highlights the need for community efforts to address violence and provide positive role models for the youth.
