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Zavier Ellis

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Nov 13, 2016

Victim Details

Zavier Ellis

Male

Black / African American

Charlotte

NC

2016-11-13

15

Zavier

Ellis

06/26/2026

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Zavier Ellis, a 15-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on November 13, 2016, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred on Sherington Way in East Charlotte, where Zavier was found with life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to the Carolinas Medical Center for treatment but succumbed to his injuries two days later.

The investigation into Zavier's death revealed that he was shot while attempting to sell a cell phone. The Charlotte-Meck ...
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  • TWC News: Community Hosts Candlelight Vigil for 15-Year-Old Shooting Victim Zavier Ellis
  • WSOC: Teen Dies After East Charlotte Shooting: 15-Year-Old Zavier Ellis Dies Days After Shooting
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