Kamorrie Prather, an 18-year-old male, was fatally shot on May 3, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred on Frew Road in the North Tryon Division. Officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department initially responded to a call regarding an accident with injuries. Upon arrival, they discovered Prather suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel transported him to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased.
Prather was a football player at Butler High School, and his death has left the community in mourning. Friends and family described him as a young man with aspirations and a bright future ahead. His childhood friend recalled playing football with him and shared that Prather had a great head on his shoulders. The loss has deeply affected those who knew him, as they remember the memories they shared on the field.
The investigation into Prather’s death remains active and ongoing. CMPD’s Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to collect evidence and conduct inquiries. As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities have not publicly identified any suspects. Law enforcement officials urge anyone with information about the case to contact the CMPD Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation.
