Jaylin Deontaye Griffith, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on January 29, 2018, in Huntersville, North Carolina. Jaylin was found with a gunshot wound in the 17000 block of Northstar Drive and was later pronounced dead. The incident occurred during a residential breaking and entering, which led to a series of events that culminated in his untimely death.
The Huntersville Police Department responded to the scene just before 8:30 p.m.
on the night of the incident. Upon arrival, they found Jaylin Griffith with a gunshot wound and another individual, Kevin William Stevenson, 26, who sustained minor injuries while attempting to flee the scene. Stevenson was taken to a local hospital for treatment before being arrested and charged with multiple offenses.
Kevin William Stevenson faced several charges, including attempted first-degree murder, first-degree burglary, robbery with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm by a felon, conspiracy to commit first-degree burglary, and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. The investigation into Jaylin Griffith's death revealed that Stevenson was involved in the residential breaking and entering that led to the fatal shooting.
The case garnered significant attention, and the Huntersville Police Department continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding Jaylin Griffith's death. The community mourned the loss of the young man, and his family held a Celebration of Life service to honor his memory. The investigation remained ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing justice for Jaylin Griffith.
