On July 18, 2024, about 1:15 p.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon in the 6000 block of Cattail Court in the Hickory Grove Division. Officers found 18-year-old Rashaka Black Prince suffering from a gunshot wound outside his residence. He was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced deceased.

Investigators say the shooting does not appear random and that Prince may have been targeted. A family member reportedly discovered him at the scene. As of this report, no arrests or suspects have been announced and the investigation remains active. Prince’s family has asked for help with funeral costs; his mother, Marilyn Brinkley, set up a GoFundMe titled Celebration of Life for Rashaka Black Prince.

If anyone has information about what happened on Cattail Court or saw anything around 1:15 p.m. on July 18, contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or submit a tip online.