Elijah Vashon Parker, age 23

Lost to gun violence on January 14, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Nickname:
1 Mad Dog

1 Liji

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Number of children:
1 1 son

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Personality:
1 Funny

1 Caring

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Schools attended:
1 Ashley park

1 Burns Academy

1 West Charlotte

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Comments:
1 I love u so much son!

1 Ain’t take no mess from nobody always stood up for yoursel.

1 Loved his son more than anything in the world!

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