5 Shot at 'Party Gone Wrong' in Charlotte

Police say the weekend shooting on Hucks Road left one person dead and four others injured.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 10:49am

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A shooting at a party in north Charlotte on Sunday night left one person dead and four others injured, according to police. Officers responded to the scene on Hucks Road just after 7:30 p.m. and found 'a ton of people' there, with some appearing to be high school-aged. The police major on the scene called the situation 'disturbing and upsetting' and urged parents to be more involved in their kids' lives to prevent such incidents.

Why it matters

Gun violence at large parties is an ongoing concern in Charlotte, with the city seeing a rise in homicides in recent years. This latest incident highlights the need for better community engagement and youth programs to address the root causes of this type of violence.

The details

Police said the shooting happened just after 7:30 p.m. on Hucks Road, not far off Old Statesville Road. When officers arrived, they found a large crowd of 'young adults' at the scene. The police major on the scene said it appeared the shooting stemmed from 'some kind of party gone wrong.' One of the five people shot, 20-year-old Richard Jeddiah Thomas, died from his injuries, while the other four sustained non-life-threatening wounds.

  • The shooting occurred on Sunday, March 22, 2026 just after 7:30 p.m.

The players

Richard Jeddiah Thomas

A 20-year-old who was killed in the shooting.

Gene Lim

A police major who responded to the scene and called the situation 'disturbing and upsetting.'

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What they’re saying

“This serves as a stark reminder to me, to the community, to know where your kids are. Be involved in your kids', young adults' lives, because ... this doesn't happen by accident.”

— Gene Lim, Police Major

What’s next

Police have not yet announced any arrests or charges in the case, but say the investigation is ongoing.

The takeaway

This tragic shooting underscores the need for greater community engagement and youth programs to address the root causes of gun violence at large parties in Charlotte. Parents and local leaders must work together to ensure the safety of young people and prevent such senseless loss of life.