Jaelen McCormick
Coverage of Jaelen McCormick in the Nexus archive.
- Family reacts to arrest in deadly shooting at Charlotte banquet hall
Jaelen McCormick was killed by gunfire at a Charlotte banquet hall, and 18-year-old Keytavious Lewis was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. McCormick’s family described him as a kind, thoughtful individual and expressed grief over his death from gun violence.
- 18-year-old accused of killing 20-year-old videographer during party at banquet hall in Charlotte
An 18-year-old, Keytavious Lewis, was charged with first-degree murder after a 20-year-old videographer, Jaelen McCormick, was fatally shot during a party at S&D Banquet Hall in Charlotte. Witnesses reported a verbal altercation between friends of McCormick and Lewis escalated into a shooting outside the venue, with Lewis seen pointing a gun at McCormick before fleeing.
- Man killed at dance party to be laid to rest Wednesday
Jaelen McCormick, a 20-year-old from Stanly County, was shot and killed in the parking lot of a University City dance party while helping a friend film the event. He will be buried on Wednesday and is remembered as someone who often assisted others. No arrests have been made in the case.
- CMPD investigates fatal shooting in University City area
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting in the University City area that occurred shortly before 1 a.m. on Tuesday. The 20-year-old victim, Jaelen McCormick, was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound and later died at a local hospital. Authorities have not disclosed details about the incident's cause or identified any suspects.