Two teens, both 16, charged with murder in southwest Charlotte shooting, CMPD says

Two teens, both age 16, have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting late Wednesday in a neighborhood off Nations Ford Road in southwest Charlotte, according to Charotte-Mecklenburg Police.

The victim was identified as 21-year-old Jevon Ayala, CMPD said. He was found in his vehicle, according to the Observer’s news partner WBTV.

The two suspects, who were not identified, have been charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a minor, CMPD said. One of the two also faces a charge of carrying a concealed weapon, police said in a release.

CMPD reports the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. Wednesday in the 800 block of Farmhurst Drive, which is east of Interstate 77 off Nations Ford road.

“Officers located a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound, and he was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC,” a CMPD release said.

It’s not clear if the Ayala was shot where he was found or drove there after the shooting, WBTV said.

No other details were released by police.

Tips in the case can be offered at 704-432-TIPS or through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.

This story was originally published October 22, 2020 at 6:10 AM.