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Massaquoi Kotay

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Jan 12, 2017

Victim Details

Massaquoi Kotay

Male

Black / African American

Charlotte

NC

2017-01-12

45

Massaquoi

Kotay

06/24/2026

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Massaquoi Kotay, a 45-year-old Liberian immigrant, tragically lost his life on January 12, 2017, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kotay was a business owner who operated a convenience store on North Tryon Street. On that fateful day, he was working in his store when two men, Shalome Scott and Desmond Black, entered the premises. Scott, armed with a gun, shot Kotay during a robbery attempt. Despite his efforts to seek help by running to a neighboring store, Kotay succumbed to his injuries and died. ...
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  • charlotteobserver: Second suspect arrested in killing of African food mart owner in Charlotte
  • charlotteobserver: Owner found fatally shot in North Tryon imported African foods store
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