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Case Description
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On October 25, 2024, 18-year-old Zackary Evan Rieken was fatally shot in south Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred just before midnight in the 12800 block of James Blakeney Avenue. Responding officers found Rieken inside a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation revealed that Rieken had been involved in a drug transaction that escalated into a robbery and shooting. Doorbell camera footage captured the moments leading u ...Read More
The investigation revealed that Rieken had been involved in a drug transaction that escalated into a robbery and shooting. Doorbell camera footage captured the moments leading u ...Read More
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Zackary Evan Rieken
Male
White / Caucasian
Charlotte
NC
2024-10-25
18
Zackary
Evan Rieken
11/06/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been following this case closely and something that stood out to me was how the doorbell camera... ...Read More
12/18/2024
12/18/2024
I'm really saddened by how this tragedy unfolded and how it all ties back to what seems like a commu... ...Read More
12/17/2024
12/17/2024
I've been following the case of Zackary Evan Rieken, and while I've seen a lot of discussions about ... ...Read More
11/08/2024
11/08/2024
