Andre C. Boyd Jr., 22, was shot and killed on July 29, 2020, at the Nevin Chase Apartments in north Charlotte. Officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department answered an assault with a deadly weapon call and found Boyd with multiple gunshot wounds. His death was counted as Charlotte’s 70th homicide of 2020.

Boyd, known as A.J., was described as gentle-hearted, humorous, and devoted to his family’s business. He graduated with honors from Lake Norman High School and enjoyed jet skiing, dirt biking, horseback riding, basketball, and motorcycles. Two suspects were arrested: 20-year-old Curtis Beatty and 17-year-old Deontre Watson, both charged with first-degree murder. Watson later pleaded guilty to robbery with a dangerous weapon; reports say he could be released in about five years. Beatty plans to go to trial and his attorney intends to argue self-defense.

Court delays tied to the COVID-19 pandemic have pushed the schedule for Beatty’s trial out another two to three years, leaving Boyd’s family waiting for a resolution. If anyone knew Andre Boyd or has information about the shooting, please come forward.