Ronald Glenn Gullette Jr., a 44-year-old African American male, passed away on March 30, 2014, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on October 30, 1969, in Manhattan, New York, Ronald was a resident of Charlotte at the time of his death. He was employed by the Lincoln Harris Company and was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Waxhaw, NC. Ronald was survived by his wife, Marsha Jean Reid Gullette, and their two sons, Andrew and Brendon, as well as his three older children, Dameon Gullette,
Falisha Barton, and Galana Gullette. He also left behind his parents, Ronald Glenn Gullette Sr. and Wendy Griffin, one sister, Veronica Gullette, and three brothers, Darrell, Darnell, and Darron Gullette.
On the day of his death, Ronald Glenn Gullette Jr. was shot and killed at his home on Hemby Woods Drive in the University area of Charlotte. The incident involved two teenagers, a 15-year-old and a 16-year-old, who were accused of stealing cars and robbing four people before the fatal shooting. The 16-year-old, Randy Lloyd, and another unidentified teen were arrested and charged with the murder of Ronald Glenn Gullette Jr. The investigation revealed that the teenagers had been involved in a series of criminal activities leading up to the tragic event.
The case garnered significant attention due to the involvement of young suspects and the violent nature of the crime. The legal proceedings that followed focused on the charges against the teenagers, including murder, robbery, and car theft. The community mourned the loss of Ronald Glenn Gullette Jr., and his family received an outpouring of support during this difficult time. The investigation and subsequent legal actions aimed to bring justice for Ronald and his loved ones, highlighting the impact of such a senseless act of violence on the community.