In the early hours of Mother's Day, May 10, 2026, the life of 25-year-old Tionte Lamont Morrison was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in west Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident, which also claimed the life of 34-year-old Keith Abraham Wallace, unfolded in the 4900 block of Rozzelles Ferry Road, a commercial area that became the scene of a double homicide investigation. Responding to a call about an assault with a deadly weapon just before 4 a.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers arrived to find two men with life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Paramedics pronounced one of the victims deceased at the scene, while the other was rushed to a local hospital, where he too succumbed to his injuries. The victims were later identified as Tionte Lamont Morrison and Keith Abraham Wallace. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit immediately began a thorough investigation, processing the scene for evidence and appealing to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for this violent act.
As of now, the investigation into the deaths of Tionte Lamont Morrison and Keith Abraham Wallace remains active and ongoing. Law enforcement officials have not yet released any information regarding a possible motive for the shooting, nor have they publicly identified any suspects. No arrests have been made in connection with the double homicide. The case stands as a somber reminder of the impact of gun violence, leaving a community in search of answers and justice for the two men whose lives were so abruptly ended. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department continues to urge anyone with information to come forward as they work to piece together the events of that tragic morning.
