Thomas Louis Beatty Jr., a 52-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed in northwest Charlotte on January 13, 2017. This incident marked the seventh murder in Charlotte for that year. Beatty Jr. was found with a gunshot wound and was immediately taken to Carolinas Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department identified Beatty Jr. as the victim and launched an investigation into his death.
The investigation revealed that Beatty Jr. was shot in the yard of a residence on Morning Breeze Lane. Despite efforts to save his life, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
As of now, there have been no arrests or suspects identified in connection with Beatty Jr.'s murder. The CMPD has urged anyone with information about the case to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers. The investigation remains ongoing, and the police continue to seek leads to solve this tragic case.
The community has been deeply affected by Beatty Jr.'s death, and there have been calls for increased efforts to address the rising violence in the area. The CMPD has been working diligently to solve this case and bring justice to Beatty Jr. and his family.
