Christopher Alexander Arrojo, 29, of Charlotte, was shot and killed after pulling over to assist someone in distress on January 9, 2025. The shooting occurred on the southbound ramp of Interstate 85 at W. WT Harris Boulevard; officers responding to a vehicle crash call shortly before 10:00 p.m. found Arrojo with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital and later died.

Police say the incident began as a road rage encounter. Authorities arrested 24-year-old Marquail Burris and charged him with multiple offenses including murder, carrying a concealed weapon, and hit-and-run; Burris was taken into custody and transferred to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators continue to gather evidence and are asking anyone with information to contact the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

If anyone saw the southbound I-85 ramp at W. WT Harris Boulevard around 10:00 p.m. on January 9, or has dashcam footage or other information, please come forward.