Update: Assault With a Deadly Weapon Investigation in Hickory Grove

Published on October 22, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, October 22, 2024) – As a result of the investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Crimes Against Children Unit have obtained arrest warrants for a suspect in this case.

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, detectives arrested Mr. Kono Holloway, 21. Mr. Holloway was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade Street) to speak with detectives.  At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Holloway was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Storing a Firearm in Manner Accessible to a Minor.

Mr. Holloway is the father of the victim in this case.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.  For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20241019-1642-01. 

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Assault With a Deadly Weapon Investigation in the Hickory Grove Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, October 19, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting an assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury investigation near the 8000 block of Trousdale Drive in the Hickory Grove Division.

Shortly after 4:30 p.m., officers responded to an assault with deadly weapon call for service near the 8000 block of Trousdale Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. Medic transported the victim to an area hospital with life threating injuries.

Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives of the CMPD’s Operations Command, the Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also assisted.

Detectives are speaking to all parties involved. We are not looking for any outstanding suspects.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Buhr is the lead detective assigned to this case.  The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.  For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20241019-1642-01. 

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