Jervon Sloan, a 30-year-old African American man, was found with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene on September 28, 2019, on Summit Avenue near South Tryon Street in Charlotte. Emergency medical services were unable to save him; a second male sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was treated at Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police opened an investigation and identified and interviewed a suspected shooter, but detectives declined to file charges at that time. The District Attorney’s office was set to review that decision; the suspected shooter’s name was not released because no formal charges had been filed. The investigation remained active and the community in South End reported unease about safety.

Sloan worked as a TIG welder, attended Vance Zebulon High School and studied Aviation Welding in Atlanta. He enjoyed singing, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. Does anyone in Charlotte have information that could help bring justice for Jervon?