Maurice Paige Jr., a 29-year-old African American man, was shot and killed in South Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 8, 2022. Firefighters and medics responded shortly after midnight to an assault with a deadly weapon call on Deep Rock Circle; officers found Paige suffering from a gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department opened a homicide investigation immediately. The investigation is active and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.

The shooting has left family and friends seeking answers. If anyone saw activity on Deep Rock Circle around midnight on May 8, 2022, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.