Donsha Seren Rankin, a 20-year-old African American woman, was tragically shot and killed on September 6, 2016, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred at the Seneca Woods apartments off Park Road. According to reports, Donsha Rankin was pregnant and had just found out that she was expecting a baby girl. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call shortly before 11 p.m. on the night of the incident.
Upon arrival, they found Donsha Rankin shot dead inside an apartment.
The investigation revealed that there were people inside the apartment at the time of the shooting, and it was reported that Donsha Rankin and the suspect knew each other. Family members mentioned that Donsha Rankin was killed during an argument. A man who knew Donsha Rankin and was in the apartment shortly before the shooting stated that he had stepped out to smoke when he heard a single gunshot. He saw people running downstairs and called 911.
Authorities have not made any arrests or released any suspect information related to Donsha Rankin's death. The police were still looking for witnesses and consulting with prosecutors to determine if any charges would be filed. An AR-15 with ammunition was seized from the apartment, but authorities did not confirm if it was involved in the deadly shooting. The investigation into Donsha Rankin's death remains ongoing, with no further updates on arrests, suspects, or litigations at this time.
