Zachary Finch, a 21-year-old college senior, was tragically killed on June 18, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Finch, who was a white male, had gone to West Charlotte to purchase a phone he found on the app "letgo." The incident occurred at the Arbor Glen Apartments off Clanton Road. According to his family, Finch was attempting to buy the phone when someone tried to rob him.
As he ran away, he was shot and killed.
The investigation into Finch's death led to the arrest of three suspects. Jahzion Wilson, who was 15 years old at the time of the shooting, was one of the individuals charged. Wilson was tried as an adult and found guilty of First-Degree Murder and Attempted Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Another suspect, Demonte McCain, who was 17 years old at the time of the incident, was also charged. McCain was sentenced to five to eight years in prison for his role in the crime.
The case against Wilson and McCain highlighted the dangers of online transactions and the potential for violence in such situations. Finch's death was a significant loss for his family and friends, who remembered him as a bright and caring individual. He was a student at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Kentucky, and was known for his academic achievements and involvement in the college baseball team.
