Brandon Covington, a 19-year-old aspiring rapper known by his stage name "Beezo," was tragically shot in the early hours of January 1, 2012, making him the first homicide victim in Charlotte that year. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. in the parking lot of Club Backstage on East W.T. Harris Boulevard, shortly after a music video premiere. Covington was shot in the head and transported to Carolinas Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.
At the time of the shooting, police were clearing the parking lot after the New Year's Eve event when they heard gunfire. Witnesses reported that the evening had been celebratory until the sudden violence erupted outside the club. Covington's death deeply impacted the local music community, and his friends and family were left devastated.
Despite ongoing investigations, no suspects were identified immediately. The police released a photo of a Mitsubishi Montero, hoping it would lead to more information. Authorities urged anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward to help solve the crime.
