James Emmanuel Henderson, a 40-year-old African American man, was shot multiple times and died on December 17, 2006, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department opened a homicide investigation, collected evidence at the scene and interviewed witnesses to establish what happened.

Multiple suspects were identified and arrested; charges included murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and possession of illegal firearms. Prosecutors presented forensic evidence, witness testimony and surveillance footage at hearings and trials. Some suspects were convicted and sentenced to prison, while others were acquitted for lack of evidence.

The case prompted broader discussion about violent crime and community safety in Charlotte and remained a central loss for Henderson’s family and friends. If anyone knew James Henderson or has information about the events of December 17, 2006, please share what you remember.