Male found fatally shot in southeast Charlotte neighborhood is city’s latest homicide

Four people, including three teens, have been charged in connection with the killing of a man found shot Monday in a neighborhood off Independence Boulevard, according to Charlotte Mecklenburg Police.

The victim was identified as Ricardo Perez, 46, according to an update.

Three suspects have been arrested: Azaevon Singleton, 18, Sedrick Sanders, 18, and Keon McMillan, 18, are charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, police said in a news release.

An additional suspect was arrested Dec. 4: Marques Fleming, 20, is charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon, police said.

Investigators say the incident happened “shortly before 9 p.m.” Nov. 30 near the 5700 block of Electra Lane, near the intersection of Independence Boulevard and Idlewild Road.

Officers arrived to find “a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound,” a release said. He was transported by Medic to a hospital and died around 11:30 p.m. Monday, officials said.

Investigators said the first arrest in the case was made Dec. 2, when an officer stopped a vehicle that was linked to the shooting by witnesses. It was being driven by Azaevon Singleton, who led police on a chase that ended with his arrest, officials said.

Investigators are seeking tips in the case at 704-432-TIPS. Anonymous tips can be offered through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.

This story was originally published December 1, 2020 at 5:48 AM.