Fredarius McIver, a 26-year-old African American man known as Champ, was found dead inside his home on Scott Avenue in Sanford, North Carolina, on April 15, 2017. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. McIver was remembered by family and friends for his faith, love of life, and skills working on trucks and fishing, and he left behind parents, siblings, grandparents and a large circle of relatives and friends.

A 15-year-old male suspect turned himself in and was charged with first-degree murder; his name is withheld because of his age. The teenager was taken to Wake Juvenile Detention Center in Raleigh and awaited a juvenile court appearance in Sanford. The motive for the shooting has not been reported.

If anyone knew Fredarius or has information about what happened on April 15, 2017, please share what you know.