Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), has announced a reward up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Keith Samuels. 

On February 16, 2019, Keith “KJ” Samuels was shot and killed in a drive by shooting that transpired in the parking lot of Idlewild Plaza, located at the corner of Margaret Wallace Road and Oak Drive in Mint Hill, N.C.  The suspects fled the scene in a four-door sedan and are considered armed and dangerous.  

This violent crime is being investigated by the ATF Violent Crime Task Force and Mint Hill Police Department.  

Anyone with any information about this crime should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477).  Information can also be sent to ATFTips@atf.gov, through ATF’s website at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips. Tips may be submitted anonymously using the ReportIt ® app or by www.reportit.com. All tips will remain anonymous.  Additionally, information may be provided to the Mint Hill Police Department at 704-545-1085.  

ATF along with our law enforcement partners are committed to ensuring that our communities are safe, and that those who commit violent crimes such as this are held accountable.

For more information about ATF go to www.atf.gov.

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