17-Year Old Charged with Attempted Murder

Azure (Zory) Khoury

On Friday afternoon, CMPD Officers responded to a shooting call at L.C. Coleman Park, which is located on Rosetta Street in NW Charlotte.  Upon arrival, Officers found a victim, Darius Gaten, 23, suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.  He was transported to CMC-Main.

After investigating the shooting, police developed a suspect in the shooting, Azure 'Zory' Khoury, 17.  He has been charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill causing serious injury.  He is currently being held in the Mecklenburg County Jail under a $300,000 secured bond.