Elijah Vashon Parker, 23, was found dead on January 14, 2026, near the 300 block of Alpha Mill Lane in Charlotte, North Carolina. Police say he sustained at least one gunshot wound and his body was discovered shortly after 3:30 p.m. in an outdoor area close to the CSX railroad tracks.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department classified the death as a homicide and put the Homicide Unit on the case. Investigators noted the location is a high-traffic corridor where pedestrians and vehicles pass frequently, and they confirmed narcotics were present at the scene. Detectives have been canvassing for witnesses and asking the public for information.

No arrests or suspects have been publicly identified in the days after the shooting. If anyone saw activity near Alpha Mill Lane that afternoon or has information that could help, contact Charlotte-Mecklenburg police or leave an anonymous tip with Charlotte Crime Stoppers.