Jessie Hurley, 52, an African American man, was found fatally shot on July 6, 2020, on East W.T. Harris Boulevard near Lawyers Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and MEDIC responded shortly before 11:30 am; Hurley was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators described the shooting as appearing to be a targeted attack.

CMPD detectives identified 23-year-old Emmanuel Desmond Collins as a suspect. Collins was located and arrested by the Laurinburg Police Department in coordination with CMPD, interviewed by detectives, then transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The investigation remains active and authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Jessie’s family and friends continue to mourn his death and the community has expressed support; if anyone knew Jessie or has information about the shooting, please contact investigators.