Christopher McGill, 35, was shot and killed in West Charlotte in the early hours of July 24, 2022. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. on Queen City Drive when several shots were fired at McGill. Emergency responders found him with gunshot wounds and he was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead at about 2:00 a.m.

Police quickly opened an investigation to identify the shooter. On the same day, a 27-year-old man, Dequayvious Young, was arrested and charged in connection with McGill’s killing; investigators said Young fired the shots that struck McGill. Court filings later charged Young with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Christopher McGill’s death underscores the toll of gun violence on families and neighborhoods. If anyone witnessed the shooting on Queen City Drive that night or has information relevant to the case, please come forward.