Jabari Sultan Stewart, a 38-year-old resident of Charlotte, North Carolina, was tragically shot and killed on January 4, 2017. The incident took place in northwest Charlotte, near Stewart's home on Stonefort Court, located close to Pleasant Grove Road. Stewart was shot in the early evening hours, around 7:00 p.m. Initial reports indicated that he may have been inside his home when the shooting began. He attempted to leave the house but was found outside, critically injured.
Despite the swift arrival of emergency services, Stewart succumbed to his injuries later that night. His death was one of the early homicides in Charlotte in 2017, a year that saw a significant spike in violent crime. Friends and family described Stewart as a beloved father and a man with a big heart, known for his entrepreneurial spirit and devotion to his children. To this day, his case remains unsolved, with local authorities continuing to urge anyone with information to come forward.
Stewart’s family has kept his memory alive through public appeals, emphasizing the senseless nature of his killing and the ongoing search for justice. His murder is part of a troubling trend of gun violence in the city, leaving a lasting impact on both his family and the wider community in Charlotte. Local Crime Stoppers continue to offer a reward for information that might lead to an arrest in the case.
