Charlotte, North Carolina – Cayden Morgan Casanova, a 17-year-old boy, tragically lost his life after being found with a gunshot wound in northern Charlotte on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to a call for assistance at approximately 4 p.m. on that day.
Authorities arrived at Hollow Creek Circle, near Odell School Road, where they discovered Casanova suffering from a gunshot wound.
Medic personnel arrived shortly thereafter and provided aid but, unfortunately, declared him deceased at the scene.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death remains active, with local authorities working diligently to gather further details.
Family members have announced that memorial services will be scheduled in the coming days, though specifics have yet to be disclosed.
The community has been left in shock as friends and family process this heartbreaking loss.
“Rest in peace, Cayden. Your light will always be remembered,” one social media user wrote in a tribute.
The news of this tragic incident has sparked an outpouring of support for Casanova’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.