Nevaeh Carter was 17 when she was killed in Charlotte in the early hours of May 31, 2025. Police responded around 1:59–2:00 a.m. to gunfire at the intersection of North Graham Street and West Craighead Road and found her inside a vehicle with a fatal gunshot wound; she was pronounced dead at the scene. CMPD opened a homicide investigation through its Homicide Unit and publicly identified her later that day.

Family described Nevaeh as a bright teenager and reports say she attended Monroe High School. Local residents held a gathering in early July to press for justice and to keep attention on the case. No arrests have been announced and police have not publicly named a suspect; investigators continue to seek tips from anyone with information.

Did anyone in the area on May 31 know Nevaeh or see activity near North Graham Street and West Craighead Road that night?