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Two 16-year-olds charged with murder in University City shooting 2%
By Glenn H. Burkins23%
7/23/2026, 5:38:22 AM
Keywords: Juvenile Justice, Public Safety
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Two teens have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with an April shooting in the University City area, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
Detectives identified the suspects as Kha-Zai McIllwain and Devonterival Miller, both 16.
On Wednesday, July 22, CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested both individuals.
Each was charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon.
The charges stem from an incident on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
At approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a call in the 100 block of East McCullough Drive.
Upon arrival, they found a victim, later identified as 38-year-old Virgil Leroy Hardeman Jr., who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Hardeman died the next day in a local hospital.
In keeping with department protocol, CMPD did not disclose what evidence led to the teens’ arrest.
In a statement, CMPD described the investigation as “active and ongoing.”
The department is asking anyone with information about the case to call 704-432-8477 to speak with a homicide detective.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Charlotte Crime Stoppers by calling 704-334-1600.
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