On Friday night October 25, 2024 approximately 11:45 PM just before midnight suspects fired into a Jeep which immediately crashed. Immediately afterward four suspects run about 30 feet to a parked White SUV and flee the scene apparently together.
The murder was captured on a ring doorbell camera.
Neighbors also provided this image of the suspect vehicle.
Update October 29, 2024 10:54 a.m. The victim in this case has been identified as Zackary Evan Rieken, 18.
Zackary Evan Rieken, 18
Update An unnamed 17-year-old has been arrested in this case by the CMPD Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT). The juvenile is charged with Murder and Shooting into Occupied Property.
Update Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, November 1, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit have identified and charged a second suspect in connection with the murder of Zackary Evan Rieken.
On Friday, November 1, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested Sanjie A’Nee Johnson, 18. Mr. Johnson was then transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to speak with detectives.
Sanjie A’Nee Johnson Photo Courtesy MCSO
At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Johnson was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
Murder
Shooting into Occupied Property
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Murphy is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20241025-2352-05.
The make may be a Ford, doesn't sound like a BMW or Mercedes. Seems kinda small for a Explorer but the roof line is 2013 and that would match the chrome bars across the grill.
ReplyDeleteHe already been picked up and jail released bruh
ReplyDeleteFour thugs the usual suspects maybe one white kids. Ardrey Kell parking lot first place I'd check. They will talk once the first one is picked up. Need to pressure the DA that they all get the needle. Let it be known South Charlotte doesn't mess around. Just remember Da Ford Juneteenth shooters are still out there.
ReplyDeleteDude the panthers have a better shot at winning the Super Bowl this year than any of these guys getting prosecuted. It’s Charlotte, they drop everything.
DeleteJust don’t hole them up somewhere for police crossfire to hit any of you
We suspended two for doing that. Some people didn’t respond to help.
DeleteNot a jab at CP but why is this not posted by CMPD somewhere? I've searched online and see zero.
ReplyDeleteIt’s “south charlotte”. Crime reports there are always whispered… the reactions of the neighbors are laughable, they have no idea what the City is actually like or what happens after midnight …. Well unless it lands in their front driveway. I’ll take drug deal gone wrong for 20.00
DeleteThey picked up Devontae last night he sang like a bird wouldn't shut up. Gave names and addressed said he didn't do nuffin and doesn't have a gun. But fingered all the others. They have the car and the weapon with prints and have three suspects they are after now. They should have all these POS in leg iron by noon.
ReplyDeleteThat’s how we do it in SD. Love it or Quit it!
DeleteFingered all the others? Dats gay
DeleteThey should charge all involved.
ReplyDeleteCould be 2010-2015 trashed mercedes.
ReplyDeleteDylan Lineberger is a stand up guy. I'm really PO'd that JJ would toss him under the bus like that. It could have been handled so much better. I'll defer to all the facts a known but you've been put on notice your ass don't mean squat to CMPD.
ReplyDeleteI thought Chapman was a stand up guy also. Guess we were both wrong. Lol
DeleteSo, is that 4, or 5 officers arrested this year? Seems to be a problem….
DeleteYeah he is a good dude. Hopefully he’ll be able to come back from this.
DeleteAre they saying he was damaging cars too?
DeleteHe can go do auto inspections to get by on bills.
DeleteSounds like a dumb guy if he’s harassing women.
Delete5..but the masterbating security guard didn’t count as a cop.
DeleteSo why is JJ trying to replace the FOP? I guess he got tired of being called out for hating his own Officers.
ReplyDeleteI thought he’s getting shitcanned in April anyway
DeleteNo telling if Tonya will take the job.
Delete12:36- Rumor is she’s retiring. She would definitely get it being a woman. It’s the job Vikki wanted .
DeleteWho says Vikki isn’t coming back for it?
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