In the early hours of July 27, 2023, 26-year-old Koreon Nani Medina was fatally shot in Charlotte, North Carolina. At approximately 2:18 a.m., officers received a call about a gunshot victim arriving at a hospital in Cabarrus County. The shooting scene was identified as the 8400 block of Hood Road in Charlotte. Despite medical efforts, Medina succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
Following an investigation, detectives identified a 17-year-old juvenile suspect in connection with Medina's death. On July 28, 2023, the suspect was located and arrested by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team. The individual was transported to police headquarters for an interview and subsequently charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. The suspect was then taken to the Cabarrus County Juvenile Detention Center.
Medina, born on November 30, 1996, in Pasadena, California, was known for his love of football, wrestling, singing, and his children. He had recently started a new job he was passionate about and had shown a growing interest in the Bible, expressing aspirations to become a preacher. He is survived by his mother, father, stepfather, children, siblings, and extended family. A funeral service was held on August 12, 2023, at Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service in Charlotte, followed by a committal service at Sharon Memorial Park.
The investigation into Medina's death remains active and ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with additional information to contact the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers to assist in the case.
