Β CHARLOTTE, NC — A teen reported missing has been found dead in a South Charlotte pond. Β It appears he had been running from police. Β
Investigators found 19-year-old Demonta Gaither’s body in a pond off Billingsly Road, near the Health Department. Β Gaither’s family reported him missing Thursday. Β Five days ago, CMPD says officers chased Gaither and another teen while responding to an attempted car break-in call. Β They gave up the chase, and investigators say they never found evidence of a crime.
“So many stories are being told about what happened,” said Demonta’s aunt Angela Gaither. Β “And I just believe in God. Β I believe in God, and we’ll get to the bottom of this.”
CMPD says the other teen told investigators he and Gaither jumped into the pond to hide from cops. Β He says Gaither never resurfaced.
