Detreye Kenjuan Walker, a 48-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on December 2, 2021, in southeast Charlotte, North Carolina. The shooting happened shortly after 5:15 p.m. in the 6600 block of Lawyers Road. Police say the victim and the suspect were known to each other; authorities did not immediately disclose a motive.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department opened a homicide investigation. After review by investigators and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s office, the shooting was ruled a justified homicide and no charges were filed against the suspect. The specific reasons given for that determination were not released.

If anyone witnessed the shooting or has information about Walker’s death, please share what you know with investigators.