Charles "Chuckie" Maude III, a 24-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically passed away on March 12, 2021, in Philadelphia, PA. He was found shot inside his black 2002 Mercedes-Benz on the 3200 block of Emerald Street. Police responded to the scene around 10:47 p.m. and discovered Chuckie in the driver's seat of his vehicle. Despite being rushed to Temple University Hospital, he did not survive.
The investigation into Chuckie's death revealed that he had dropped off his
daughter at his mother's house earlier that evening. Surveillance footage showed two men approaching Chuckie's car, with one of them firing a single shot through the window. The suspects were seen fleeing the scene in a white four-door sedan with a vanity plate and red markings on the front. Chuckie's family believes he was either listening to music or had fallen asleep in his car at the time of the shooting.
Philadelphia Police have been actively investigating the case, but as of now, no arrests have been made. The family has been vocal about their grief and their quest for justice. They have also offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Chuckie's death. The City of Philadelphia and the Citizens Crime Commission have contributed to this reward, emphasizing the importance of solving this case.
Chuckie was well-loved in his community and known for his kind-hearted nature. His family and friends continue to seek answers and justice for his untimely death. The investigation remains ongoing, with police urging anyone with information to come forward.
