In the early morning hours of October 11, 2023, the life of 19-year-old Xzavier Antwan Robertson, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short in North Charleston, South Carolina. His body was discovered by the North Charleston Police Department at approximately 2:45 a.m. on East Surrey Drive. Robertson had sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The North Charleston Police Department promptly launched a homicide investigation into the shooting.
As of now, authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in connection with Robertson's death, and no arrests have been made. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with law enforcement officials releasing few details to the public, citing the sensitive nature of the case.
In the wake of her son's death, Xzavier's mother, Sebrina Washington, has voiced her profound grief and serious concerns regarding the circumstances that may have led to his murder. She believes that her son was targeted because his identity as a witness in a separate murder investigation five years prior had been compromised by city officials. According to Washington, her son was interviewed by police as a 14-year-old witness without her consent, and she contends that his identity should have been protected. She, along with the Racial Justice Network, has been advocating for answers and accountability, highlighting the critical importance of witness protection protocols to prevent similar tragedies. The community continues to await any new developments from the ongoing investigation into the unsolved murder of Xzavier Robertson.
