Kyle Derrick McCarty, 21, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was fatally shot on July 3, 2017. The shooting was investigated by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and described as the result of a robbery conspiracy that led to the deadly encounter.

Kyle is survived by his mother Melinda McCarty, his father Everette Crosby Jr., and his sister Kassidy Crosby. His maternal grandparents are John A. and Paulette Knuckles; his paternal grandparents are Everette Crosby Sr. and Sandra Crosby.

Homicide detectives later arrested two men, Devine McLeod, 22, and Marcus Elliott, 21, charging both with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon. The case brought attention to gun violence and its impact on Kyle’s family and community.

If anyone knew Kyle or has information about the July 3, 2017 shooting, please come forward.