Jervais Wan Ya Cain, 19, was found dead during a welfare check by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on November 20, 2017. His body was discovered at a residence on the north side of Charlotte in the University City area; police identified him as an African American male who had been shot multiple times and ruled the death a homicide.

Police launched an active search for the person who shot Jervais, but no arrests were announced immediately after the discovery. Authorities asked the public for information and continued to pursue leads as the investigation remained open.

Anyone who knew Jervais, was in the University City area on or around November 20, 2017, or has information that could help identify the shooter is asked to come forward.