Raymelle Jake Smith, a 31-year-old African American man, was fatally shot in the northern part of Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 4, 2014. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department opened an investigation into the shooting the same week.

On July 5, 2014, Terry Laney was arrested in connection with the killing. Authorities said the arrest was a key development as they worked to establish the motive and gather evidence to support a prosecution. The shooting and its aftermath drew attention to gun violence in Charlotte and the community impact of the loss.

If anyone knew Raymelle, was in northern Charlotte that day, or has information about the shooting, please come forward to help clarify what happened.