FELON MURDERED NEAR OPTIMIST HALL FOOD COURT

Elijah Parker, 23, was murdered on January 14, 2026 on Alpha Mill Lane Charlotte, NC right outside of the Optimist Hall food court.

Elijah was shot and killed at 3:30 p.m, in proximity to the CSX railroad tracks and near the Optimist Hall. Elijah died on scene.

The CSX rail line was temporarily shutdown due to the murder. Elijah was a convicted felon with a lengthy arrest record.