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Eskinder Dawit Asefaw, 26, was fatally shot on April 20, 2018, in the 1500 block of Wembley Drive in east Charlotte. Officers responded about 4:48 p.m.; he was taken to Carolinas Medical Center and pronounced dead the morning of April 21.

Detectives identified three teenagers as suspects. Tavone Tyrik Smith, 17, was charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery with a dangerous weapon. A 15-year-old juvenile was charged with murder, armed robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit murder, and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. A third juvenile was arrested the following Monday at Garinger High School; that 15-year-old was found in possession of a handgun and a stolen vehicle.

Eskinder was remembered by family and friends as a loving son, brother, and friend whose death left a significant impact on his community. Does anyone have information about the shooting or knew Eskinder that could help clarify what happened?