Dominic Ray Salazar, an 18-year-old Latino man, died on December 4, 2022, after being shot at Fred Alexander Park on Griers Grove Road in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 15, 2022. He and his 17-year-old adopted brother, Damien Gonzalez, were both shot; Damien died at the scene and Dominic was hospitalized in critical condition before succumbing nearly three weeks later. The shootings are described as a double homicide, and Dominic left behind a young baby.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department arrested two juveniles in connection with the killings. Those suspects were originally charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit murder, conspiracy to commit robbery, and attempted murder; after Dominic’s death the charges were upgraded to double murder. The family has pushed for the juveniles to be tried as adults and has requested help with Dominic’s funeral expenses.

The investigation remains ongoing and the community has been asked to provide any information that might help. If anyone knew Dominic or Damien or has information about what happened at Fred Alexander Park on November 15, please come forward.