Charles Chappelle Jr., 43, was found assaulted and shot in the parking lot of a shopping center at 23rd and Jackson in Seattle’s Central District in the early morning hours of a Wednesday in late October 2021. Police responding to reports of gunfire just after 1 a.m. discovered Chappelle on the pavement; he was taken to Harborview Medical Center and died of multiple gunshot wounds. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed his identity and cause of death.

Known as Chuck to friends and family, Chappelle was a father of three and a grandfather and was described as a minister, life coach, and community advocate in the Seattle area. Detectives say they reviewed security footage and believe witnesses left before officers arrived; no arrests have been announced. His death was recorded as the 38th homicide in Seattle for 2021.

If anyone knew Charles, was in the Central District that night, or has information about the shooting, please contact the Violent Crimes Tip Line.