‘So much shooting’: Teen dead, another hurt in east Charlotte shooting

CHARLOTTE — A 17-year-old died in a shooting Tuesday afternoon in east Charlotte, police said. A 15-year-old was also hurt, according to his grandmother.

Police were called around 2:40 p.m. to Audrey Street off of Eastway Drive.

Daikwan Jedarren Deese, 17, died at the scene, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. A second person was also hurt, they said.

The second victim’s grandmother confirmed to Channel 9 that he is 15-year-old Deontre “D.J.” Wilson Jr. and attends Garinger High School. She said Deese and Wilson were friends.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed Deese attended Garinger High School as well.

“We would like to partner with parents, families, school leaders, community leaders, religious leaders, and law enforcement to collaborate in eradicating gun violence in Mecklenburg County,” the district said in a statement. “The future of our entire community is being jeopardized as young lives are lost to gun violence. It is crucial that we collectively take action. Our children deserve the opportunity to lead long, healthy, and joyful lives, and parents should not endure the heartbreak of losing a child. Let us join forces to make a tangible difference in ensuring the safety and well-being of our youth.”

According to his grandmother, Wilson called his mother and told her he had been shot. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive, his grandmother said. He was shot in the backside and leg area and was in surgery Tuesday afternoon.

It’s not clear what led up to the shooting but CMPD said it is investigating the case as a homicide.

Wilson’s grandmother said when she heard about what happened, she wasn’t that surprised.

“No, we’re not, because it’s so much shooting going on. It’s kids with these guns, you know? It’s so much going on and it’s not just this neighborhood, it’s all the neighborhoods,” Nicolio Mobley said. “But my grandson, he don’t bother nobody. Go to school, come home, play his games. Everybody’s going to say that about their child, but when their child is away from them, we don’t know what our kids are doing.“

No suspect information has been released.

Anyone with information is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak to a homicide detective. Det. Fitch is the lead detective. Information can also be left anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or by clicking here.

Read the full statement from CMS below:

“Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of numerous young lives in our community due to gun violence. Just recently, we learned about the unfortunate loss of another CMS student, and a student sustaining injuries.

“The district has successfully implemented numerous safety measures within our schools. These measures include: installing cameras, weapon detection systems, anonymous reporting systems, employing School Resource Officers (SROs), and staff training. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools remains committed to safe school campuses.

“We would like to partner with parents, families, school leaders, community leaders, religious leaders, and law enforcement to collaborate in eradicating gun violence in Mecklenburg County. The future of our entire community is being jeopardized as young lives are lost to gun violence.

“It is crucial that we collectively take action. Our children deserve the opportunity to lead long, healthy, and joyful lives, and parents should not endure the heartbreak of losing a child. Let us join forces to make a tangible difference in ensuring the safety and well-being of our youth.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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