Javion Williams was killed by his girlfriend Derricka Ross during a domestic argument at the Steeplechase Apartments located in Northwest Harris County; Ross is facing murder charges.

 In Charlotte, North Carolina, sorrow and anxiety spread throughout the community following a tragic double killing that took place on Sunday afternoon in the northern region of the city. Two males were discovered deceased after a brutal shooting that happened in the vicinity of Oakwood Road and Lake Road around 2:30 p.m. Officers responding from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) found the individuals with serious gunshot injuries and declared them dead at the location.

While authorities have confirmed that both deceased individuals were adult men, their identities have not been disclosed yet as family members must be notified first. The events leading up to the shooting are still being investigated, with officials treating the situation as a double homicide.

This occurrence took place in a normally peaceful neighborhood in northern Charlotte, a community where residents mention that families frequently congregate outside during weekends. Eyewitnesses indicated they heard several gunshots before the police arrived. Emergency medical teams and detectives promptly cordoned off the area, restricting access to the block while they gathered evidence.

Detectives from CMPD's Homicide Unit continued their work into the evening, collecting shell casings, searching for potential witnesses, and examining neighborhood surveillance videos. Officers suspect that the shooter left the area before law enforcement could arrive. At this point, no details regarding potential suspects or motivations have been confirmed to the public.

For local residents, this violent occurrence was a shocking surprise. Those living nearby described hearing gunshots reverberating through their neighborhood, followed shortly by the sounds of police sirens and flashing lights. Many have shared feelings of fear and grief over the abrupt loss of two members of their community. One long-time local referred to the situation as “heartbreaking” and remarked, “We’ve never experienced anything like this here in the past.”

The CMPD is encouraging anyone who possesses information concerning the incident to get in touch with detectives directly or submit an anonymous tip via Crime Stoppers. Investigators state that even the smallest piece of information—such as home security footage or sightings of unusual vehicles—could assist in reconstructing the events that transpired.

Authorities have yet to clarify if the victims and the suspect were acquainted or if the shooting was a targeted act or a random occurrence. However, initial reports indicate that this was likely not a random act of violence, and detectives are pursuing several promising leads.

In the meantime, sorrow has enveloped the local community. Family members of the deceased have requested privacy as they cope with their loss. Friends and neighbors have started to organize memorial services and candlelight vigils to pay tribute to the two men who died.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has committed to keeping the community updated as the investigation progresses, stressing that their objective is to achieve justice and provide solace to the grieving families.

City officials and community leaders have also expressed their concerns, labeling the tragedy a stark reminder of the ongoing challenge posed by gun violence in city neighborhoods. They urge residents to remain alert and to collaborate with law enforcement to prevent similar incidents in the future.