Octavion McClellan was a 17-year-old Black teenager shot and killed on the night of July 25, 2019, in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Barrington Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was taken to Atrium Health Carolina’s Medical Center and died from his wounds. Officials allege the shooting occurred during an attempted robbery.

The investigation produced arrests: 19-year-old Cortez Springs was charged with murder and three counts of attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon after warrants were issued. Later, 18-year-old Tionte Morrison and 17-year-old Keniya Guyton were also arrested and charged with murder and three counts of attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon. The loss of such a young person had a strong impact on the community.

If anyone has information about what happened that night or knew Octavion, please come forward to assist the investigation.