Jason Farmer, 24, was shot on Creekridge Road in southeast Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 2, 2021, and died after being taken to a local hospital. The shooting happened during the 4th of July weekend, a period noted in the report as one when the city sees a rise in violent crime.

Family and community members held a vigil where Jason’s mother, Tera Gordon-McIntyre, urged young people to put away guns and avoid confrontations. Jason is survived by his son, Tavyon Jahveer Stanley; he was remembered for his smile, sense of humor, songwriting, video games, and traveling with loved ones.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department opened an investigation and interrogated potential suspects, but as of the latest update no arrests have been announced. If anyone has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.