Shakeem Ray Dickens was 22 when his body was found around 11:16 a.m. on November 22, 2014, in the 3900 block of Bristol Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was discovered lying in the woods and was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound.

Detectives identified 23-year-old Joseph Gerell Banks as a suspect during the investigation. Banks, who was already in custody on unrelated charges at the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, was later charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The investigation remains active and authorities asked anyone with information to contact Detective Hunter or Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Shakeem or saw anything in the Bristol Drive area on or before November 22, 2014, please contact Detective Hunter or Crime Stoppers with information.