Jarod Starks

Jarod Starks, on post-release supervision after being released from prison in February 2026, was arrested in May 2023 for stealing a car and later accused of firing into random vehicles in Charlotte. He was released on June 16 but re-arrested after a standoff with police, facing charges including felony assault with a firearm on a government official.

Jarod Starks, a suspect in a north Charlotte officer-involved shooting and standoff, was on parole for a prior charge after being released from jail for allegedly stealing a car. He has a long criminal history including armed robbery and was shooting at random cars and an officer before being arrested.

A man was shooting at cars on a busy Charlotte road before an officer shot at him. He later barricaded himself in a business, surrendered, and was charged with multiple offenses including assault with a firearm and shooting into an occupied vehicle.

Business owners in Charlotte, North Carolina, are urging increased crime prevention measures following a shooting on North Tryon Street. Jarod Starks, 37, faces multiple charges for firing a gun into vehicles, and local business owners like Andre Miguel and Rad Skherlakoui demand more police presence, security, and surveillance to protect their establishments.

A suspect was arrested after an officer-involved shooting and standoff in north Charlotte. Jarod Starks, 37, was taken into custody following a confrontation where an officer discharged their weapon, leading to a brief standoff at a business before his arrest and hospital evaluation.