James Jay Perry, 43, was found with multiple gunshot wounds shortly after 1:00 a.m. on February 24, 2024, in the 1000 block of Deep Rock Circle in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte. MEDIC pronounced him dead at the scene and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Search processed the location; representatives from Operations Command, Victim Services, Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC were also on scene.

The case was initially classified as a homicide but on March 6, 2024 detectives reclassified it as a justified homicide after consulting with the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. No charges were filed and no arrests have been announced. Police have notified Perry’s next of kin but have not released the identity of any other individuals or detailed the circumstances that led to the justified ruling. The investigation is described as active and additional information may be released.

James Jay Perry is remembered as a son, father and friend; he is survived by his mother and children. If anyone has information about what happened that night, contact Crime Stoppers or the CMPD Homicide Unit.