2 fatal shootings reported in 5 hours, one overheard by CMPD officers at traffic stop

Two fatal shootings were reported in Charlotte overnight, including one overheard by police officers conducting a traffic stop near UNC Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

Investigators say the killings took place within five hours of each other, including one reported around midnight in the 1700 block of Caroway Street. That’s in the Pavilion at UC Apartments northeast of UNC Charlotte.

“At approximately 12 a.m., officers were on a self-initiated traffic stop near the intersection of Pavilion Blvd and University City Blvd when they heard several shots being fired in the area,” CMPD said in a press release early Sunday.

“As they began to investigate the source of the fired shots, they located a male victim with a gunshot wound. ... Officers immediately requested for Medic to respond and began administering life-saving efforts to the victim. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene by Medic a short time later.”

CMPD identified that victim as Jontavius Demond Hall, 23.

Police have charged 21-year-old Stoni Asbury with murder and conspiracy to commit murder in the case, officials said.

The other shooting was reported around 7:20 p.m. Saturday in the 8000 block of Andover Creek Drive. That’s in the Andover Woods apartment community in south Charlotte’s Starmount Forest area, off South Boulevard.

“When they arrived, officers located a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound lying in the public vehicular area of an apartment complex. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene by Medic,” police said in a news release.

Police identified the victim as Derreck Tyrell McDonald, 36.

Investigators have not said if they have suspects in the killings.

Investigators are seeking tips at 704-432-TIPS or through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or charlottecrimestoppers.com/.

This story was originally published December 13, 2020 at 6:25 AM.