CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two people were arrested Friday in connection to the killing of 32-year-old Jonathan Dockery in Charlotte on Thursday.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department shared officers were at the scene along Farmhurst Drive around 2 p.m., near Archdale Drive and I-77. Initially, many details weren't available.
Officers later shared some more information. Police said they were called to assist Medic, but found a dead person who suffered from an unknown trauma. The investigation then began.
The victim was identified Friday as 32-year-old Jonathan Dockery.
On Friday, police arrested 40-year-old Tadarian Neal and 40-year-old Asia Tapp in connection to Dockery's death. Both are charged with first-degree murder and robbery with a dangerous weapon.
Arrest warrants show that Tapp and Neal attempted to rob Dockery of his cell phone using an "unknown metal instrument with a sharpened point."
Dockery's family sat down with WCNC Charlotte reporter Anna King on Saturday - barely holding it together.
“I just want my son back. My only son," said Dianne Freeman, Dockery's mother. "He has a good heart, he always stayed to himself, he doesn’t mind helping people -- it just hurt."
They say while they continue to grieve, they're trying to raise funds to properly say goodbye.
“If you see it in your heart, if you want to help get my brother cremated so we’ll have him, anything will help right now," Dockery's sister, Erica Dockery, said.
Anyone interested in donating can do so here.
Both Neal and Tapp are expected in court on Monday morning.
CMPD is asking anyone who may have more information to call (704) 432-TIPS to talk with a detective directly. Anonymous tips can be shared with Crime Stoppers online or by calling (704) 334-1600.
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