Abijah Barkley

Murdered
Case Description
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On March 9, 2024, 21-year-old Abijah Philemon Barkley was fatally shot in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. near the 400 block of Fairwood Avenue in the Westover Division. Initially, a witness reported a suspected overdose after observing Barkley in distress. Upon arrival, paramedics discovered he had sustained a gunshot wound. Despite being transported to a hospital, Barkley succumbed to his injuries.

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    Victim Details

    Abijah Barkley

    Male

    Black / African American

    Charlotte

    NC

    2024-03-09

    21

    Abijah

    Barkley

    12/23/2024

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