Clayton Herbert Berry, a 36-year-old Black male, was tragically shot and killed on October 30, 2006, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred following an altercation with two men in the parking lot of a convenience store located at 1419 W. Trade Street. Berry had ridden his bicycle to the location, where the fatal encounter took place. Despite efforts from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Berry's family, his murder remains unsolved.
The investigation into
Berry's death has not led to any arrests or identified suspects. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Cold-Case Division continues to seek information from the public to help solve the case. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest. Berry's family and detectives are hopeful that new leads will emerge to bring justice to the victim and closure to his loved ones.
Berry's death has left a lasting impact on the community, as his case remains one of the many unsolved homicides in Charlotte. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has approximately 600 open homicide cases dating back to the early 1960s. Each case represents a victim and their families who are still waiting for closure and justice. Berry's family continues to advocate for his case, urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
