A sense of shock and sorrow spread through a Charlotte community following the death of 31-year-old Tanarus Tajuan Henry on the night of Friday, November 14, 2025. Henry, a local barber, was fatally shot while driving his vehicle in Uptown Charlotte, a tragic event that ended in a crash at the intersection of 7th and Davidson streets.
Just before 11 p.m., officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department were called to the scene, initially responding to a report of a vehicle
collision. Upon their arrival, they discovered Henry inside the crashed vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The investigation into Henry's death is being handled as a homicide by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. As of now, authorities have not released any information regarding a potential suspect or suspects in the shooting. The investigation remains active and ongoing as detectives continue to piece together the events that led to the fatal encounter.
Law enforcement officials have appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information related to the shooting to come forward. The community is left to mourn the loss of a man in the prime of his life, while awaiting answers and justice in this unsettling case.
