James Michael Hinson, 31, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was shot and killed on the evening of August 3, 2022, in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Nobles Avenue in west Charlotte. The shooting happened in front of his two young children, Kylie and Kiara. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures but James was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators identified 23-year-old Alexander Weah as the primary suspect. Officers from multiple agencies located Weah in Clemmons, North Carolina, and during an attempt to serve an arrest warrant he engaged officers in a shootout and was killed. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation is probing Weah’s death, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has said it is not looking for additional suspects in connection with Hinson’s murder.

James was known for his love of the outdoors and his dedication to his family. If anyone has information about the shooting on Nobles Avenue or knew James and his routines, please come forward with what you remember.