Curtis Alvin Sherer, 56, was killed in what police describe as a drive-by shooting in the early hours of October 15, 2024. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police found Sherer inside his Reid Avenue home in west Charlotte around 12:30 a.m., suffering multiple gunshot wounds; emergency personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. Witnesses said about nine shots were fired and an individual was seen fleeing the area. A 16-year-old girl was in the house but was not harmed.

CMPD has not announced any arrests or identified suspects and the investigation is ongoing. Sherer, born March 16, 1968, in York, South Carolina, is remembered by family and neighbors for his kindness, his love of music, and his willingness to help others. If anyone has information about the shooting, please contact the CMPD Homicide Unit or provide a tip to Crime Stoppers.