Lester Cruz Acevedo, 42, was shot on November 8, 2021, on the northern border of Sugar Creek Community Park in Charlotte, North Carolina. After being wounded, he drove to a gas station on Sugar Creek Road and was found about 11:20 p.m. by a passerby who called 911. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police say the shooting occurred during a robbery on Merlane Drive. Two people were arrested on November 12, 2021: 25-year-old Isiah Williamson, charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon; and 20-year-old Lazaria Hamilton, charged with accessory after the fact. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department described the investigation as ongoing and asked anyone with information to come forward.

Acevedo’s death affected his family and community. If anyone has information that could help the ongoing investigation, please contact the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.