Dionte Hunter was a 17-year-old African American male who died after being shot following a July 24, 2017 drug deal in Charlotte, North Carolina. Hunter met 20-year-old Steven Black near Monroe Road for the transaction; after a disagreement Black fired multiple shots into the vehicle Hunter was driving. Hunter succumbed to his injuries a few days later.

Steven Black was charged with second-degree murder and tried in court. Hunter’s mother, Autumn Conley, and his aunt, Antisha Taylor, addressed the court, describing the loss and characterizing the shooting as senseless and premeditated. Black’s defense attorney, Dean Loven, stated Black accepted responsibility. The judge sentenced Black to 22 to 28 years in prison.

If anyone knew Dionte, saw activity near Monroe Road on July 24, 2017, or has information about the events that led to this shooting, please come forward.