CHARLOTTE — A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of 18-year-old Deveon Roseboro, a young father, in University City.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced the arrest 37 days after Roseboro was killed near an apartment complex on Hyde Pointe Court in June.
“These last couple weeks have been hard. Very hard,” said Tristin Stancil, the mother of Roseboro’s one-year-old son.
Stancil expressed relief at the arrest but noted that it does not alleviate the pain of losing Roseboro. “Nothing will ever bring him back,” she said.
Stancil also shared her sorrow over the fact that her son will grow up without his father.
“A great father. He was very sweet, kind, and loving. He loved his son,” she said.
A woman living near the scene described the night of the incident as unsettling, with a lot of uneasy feelings.
The woman emphasized the importance of guiding young people away from violence.
“It’s just important that we wrap our hands around our young people and remind them that there are other paths for them to go, instead of, you know, into a life of violence,” she added.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and active. However, no additional details have been made available.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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