Jayeshbhai Ravajibhai Patel, a 55-year-old Indian man, was killed on June 11, 2022, at a motel on Glenwood Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he worked. Officers responding around 9 a.m. to an assault with a deadly weapon found two men with gunshot wounds; Patel was pronounced dead at the hospital and a co-worker suffered life-threatening injuries.

Police say two suspects, Devion De’Maquay Brown, 20, and Tasjah Williams, 22, had gone to the motel seeking a room. When none was available an argument broke out; Brown allegedly fired the shots. The surviving employee told investigators the dispute began over a missing pet rabbit. Surveillance footage tied the suspects to the scene and they were later arrested in Leland, North Carolina and returned to Charlotte on the charges described.

Anyone who knew Patel, saw activity around the motel on June 11, 2022, or has information that could help the investigation is asked to come forward.