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Teens charged with murder in deadly shooting

Two teenagers were charged with murder in connection with the killing of 19-year-old Ja'Kez Johnson on July 7.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two teenagers have been charged with killing a 19-year-old in northeast Charlotte last weekend. 

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police announced Friday that 19-year-old Emanuel Isaac Parada and a 15-year-old were charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of 19-year-old Ja'Kez Kyiesh Johnson. CMPD responded to a reported shooting on Curtiswood Drive, near the intersection with Bingham Drive, around 5 p.m. on July 7. 

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When officers arrived, they found Johnson suffering from a gunshot wound. He was rushed to a hospital where he died on Monday. 

CMPD says the investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Witnesses may also call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly with CMPD homicide detectives. 

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