Dekoven Kali Ware, an 18-year-old African American male, was shot and killed on July 7, 2021, on Turtle Neck Lane in Charlotte, North Carolina. Officers responding late that night to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon found two people with gunshot wounds; Dekoven Ware was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity and condition of the second victim are not provided.

The investigation led to the arrest of 19-year-old Hakim Leonard Eads, who was charged with murder, assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill inflicting serious injury, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. CMPD detectives interviewed Eads before he was transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities have said the community assisted in identifying and apprehending the suspect and have asked anyone with information to contact the CMPD Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers.

Are there any witnesses or local residents who recall activity on Turtle Neck Lane that night or who can provide additional details?