Scott Allen Brooks, age 61

Lost to gun violence on December 9, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Photo sources:

• Dignity Memorial: Scott Brooks Obituary - Charlotte, NC
• https://www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefive/c5-people/article238189499.html?fbclid=IwAR2sz4nqEwEccpLMEdcmuJmE5yX5MZOxDZaQ7T7bCRIppGiKS_eBfH9XKZ8
• gofundme.com: Click here to support Memorial fund Brooks family to honor Scott Brooks organized by Lauren Brooks
• Contributed photo

News sources:

• Dec 9: https://www.wbtv.com: ‘We sure miss you Scott’: Thursday marks two years co-owner of beloved Brooks Sandwich House was killed during attempted robbery
• wcnc.com: Suspects in killing of Brooks' Sandwich House co-owner to face judge
• FOX 46 Charlotte: “I’m innocent”: Man accused in Scott Brooks’ murder says he “had nothing to do with this”
• Apr 22: https://www.wbtv.com: Bond denied for murder suspect in Scott Brooks’ death
• wcnc.com: Twin brother of Scott Brooks says arrest of brother's killer brings closure
• https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/police-person-found-shot-to-death-near-popular-noda-businesses/1016787127/
• https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/police-person-found-shot-to-death-near-popular-noda-businesses/1016787127
• Gun Violence Archive

Other nearby fatal shootings:

• Charlotte, NC - January 14, 2026
• Charlotte, NC - January 11, 2026
• Charlotte, NC - January 10, 2026
• Charlotte, NC - January 5, 2026
• Charlotte, NC - December 31, 2025