Matthias Zamarion Crockett, age 15

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Lost to gun violence on January 22, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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gofundme.com: Donate to Aid for Matthias Crockett's Celebration of Life, organized by Mercedez Crockett
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News sources:

wcnc.com: Man shot, killed 15-year-old who got in his car after it was left running, CMPD says
Jan 24: https://www.wbtv.com: Live stream: Family, Million Youth March holding press conference on Charlotte teen’s death
WRAL.com: Charlotte DoorDash driver says he shot teen who tried to steal his car
ABC11 Raleigh-Durham: DoorDash driver fatally shoots teen he says tried to steal his car in Charlotte
ABC7 Chicago: DoorDash driver faces murder charge, says he fatally shot teen who tried to steal his car in NC
Jan 23: https://www.wbtv.com: 15-year-old killed after possibly trying to steal car in Uptown Charlotte, police say
Report of DoorDash Driver Who Shot Person Fled in Red Car
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Central Division
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