Oscar Sorto-Ramos, 38, was shot and killed in the early hours of January 1, 2023. Officers responded at about 2:50 a.m. to a reported shooting on Blackhawk Road in the Townes at University apartment complex in the University City area of Charlotte, North Carolina. He was found with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The killing came amid a surge of violent crime in Charlotte at the start of 2023; activists and local groups such as Moms Ain’t Playing emphasized the emotional toll on families and called for stronger measures to address gun violence. No arrests have been announced and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s homicide unit is asking anyone with information to call 704-432-TIPS.

If anyone knew Oscar or saw activity in the Townes at University area around New Year’s Day, please contact the homicide unit with what you know.