Charles Elliott, an 18-year-old male of African American ethnicity, tragically died on April 11, 2015, in Mesquite, Texas. He was a high school sophomore attending Mesquite High School. Charles was fatally shot in the head during a fight at a house party in the 2100 block of Catskill Drive. The altercation occurred around 10 p.m. on April 10, 2015, and Charles was taken to a local hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.
The Mesquite Police Department launched an investigation into
the incident. They found Charles among a large crowd at the party and determined that the shooting resulted from the fight that broke out. The police department, along with Crime Stoppers, offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Despite their efforts, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved.
The community and Charles's family were deeply affected by his death. His obituary was published in the Dallas Morning News, and a memorial service was held on April 23, 2015, at Mesquite Friendship Church. The Mesquite Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information about the incident to come forward to help bring justice for Charles Elliott.
