Boyd is accused of shooting Matthias Crockett after the teen allegedly got into Boyd's car. "You have to protect yourself, because it could have been the other way," Jones said.

One of our students, 15-year-old 9th grader Matthias Crockett died last night. We are thinking of Matthias’s family and friends as they grieve the loss of this young life.

CMPD is charging Keshawn Boyd with first-degree murder for the killing of 15-year-old Matthias Crockett in the 400 block of 8th Street. ALSO READ: 2 people shot in south Charlotte, MEDIC says ...

Boyd is accused of shooting Matthias Crockett after the teen allegedly got into Boyd's car. "You have to protect yourself, because it could have been the other way," Jones said.