Sister of Dilworth assailant expresses fear over potential release

CHARLOTTE — Di-quan Hunt is in custody following a series of random assaults in the Dilworth neighborhood.

Hunt’s family members said they contacted police twice this week to report his location and provide evidence before his arrest.

Hunt’s sister said the family has spent years trying to get him mental health treatment and institutionalization following previous instances of violence.

She expressed relief that her brother is off the streets, though she said the family has since received death threats.

Hunt’s sister, who asked to remain anonymous, described her brother as “empty, he’s broken, he’s stalled.”

She stated that he has received multiple mental health diagnoses and has refused to take medication.

“His diagnoses are paranoid schizophrenia, PTSD, and Bi-Polar Disorder,” she said. She added that Hunt is currently in denial about his condition.

According to his sister, Hunt has a history of violence involving family members. She said his behavior shifted before the random attacks in Dilworth.

“He completely just flipped, and that turned into violence. And we had to call the cops then,” she said. “‘Did he hit you?’ Yes, things would get physical between him and me or even my mom and him.”

The family has spent years attempting to secure long-term institutional care for Hunt. His sister said they have contacted various officials, including his therapist, probation officer, attorneys and judges.

“Asking, please help us. How can we get my brother in an institution? How can we get him medicated? And it leads us back to the same all the time he’s released,” she said.

Family members reported an assault and video evidence to police last Monday. They contacted officers again this past Thursday to provide an idea of where Hunt might be located.

Despite their cooperation with authorities, the sister said the public has targeted the family.

“Our safety has been threatened, my children have been threatened, people have come to my home, people have sent things to my home,” she said.

The family expressed regret for the trauma caused by the random assaults. Hunt’s sister said the family aided the investigation because they believe the victims deserve justice.

She stated that she remains concerned that her brother will be released again without the necessary medication or institutionalization.

“In his state of mind, that’s he’s in now, possibly, and I’m afraid that either that will happen or that somebody will take his,” she said regarding the possibility of future violence.

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