On February 15, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., 24-year-old Jaziyah Joseph Haigbea-Boone was fatally shot in the parking lot of a gas station on Wilkinson Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina. Upon responding to an assist medic call, officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) discovered Haigbea-Boone with a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an investigation by CMPD's Homicide Unit, a 17-year-old juvenile suspect was identified in connection with the shooting. On March 6, 2024, the suspect surrendered to authorities at the Law Enforcement Center. After being interviewed by homicide detectives, the juvenile was charged with murder and placed in the custody of the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.
Family members of Haigbea-Boone expressed their grief and called for an end to gun violence in the community. His cousin, Versa Henderson, recounted their last meeting on Valentine's Day, just hours before the shooting, noting his happiness and plans to do something special for his girlfriend. Henderson emphasized the senselessness of the violence, particularly given the young age of the alleged perpetrator.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Haigbea-Boone's death remains active and ongoing. CMPD continues to encourage anyone with information about the incident to contact their Homicide Unit or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
