On January 15, 2023, 18-year-old Roy Marcelo Alas Guevara was fatally shot at the Vista Villa Apartment Homes on Barrington Drive in east Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred around 9:37 p.m., when multiple gunshots were fired into several apartments and vehicles within the complex. Responding officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) found Guevara suffering from a gunshot wound; he was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The shooting caused significant property damage, with bullets penetrating multiple dwellings and vehicles. Residents reported hearing numerous gunshots, prompting them to seek cover. One resident, Victor Gonzalez, noted that his family's van and truck were struck by bullets, expressing concern over the safety and cost implications. Another neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that Guevara was a friend and lamented the senselessness of the violence.
As of the latest available information, CMPD has not identified any suspects or made arrests in connection with Guevara's death. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
Guevara's passing was marked by funeral services held on January 22, 2023, at the Carolina Funeral and Cremation Center in Charlotte. He was remembered in obituaries that highlighted his birth on March 23, 2004, and his untimely death on January 15, 2023.
The tragic loss of such a young life has deeply affected the local community, prompting calls for increased efforts to address and prevent gun violence in the area. Residents continue to seek justice for Guevara, hoping that forthcoming developments in the investigation will lead to the apprehension of those responsible.
