Assault with a Deadly Weapon Investigation in the Metro Division

Published on May 03, 2023

Case Update: Assault with a Deadly Weapon Investigation in the Metro Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, May 3, 2023) – The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department’s Metro Division is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in an Assault with a Deadly Weapon investigation.

Olivia Velez, 8, remains in the hospital with serious injuries after she was struck by a bullet fired into a home in the 2800 block of Burbank Drive on Monday, April 24, 2023.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case. Charlotte Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information as well.

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 Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20230424-0111-01.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, April 24, 2023) - Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are conducting an assault with a deadly weapon investigation near the 2800 block of Burbank Drive.

Shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, officers from multiple patrol divisions responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Injury call for service in the 2800 block of Burbank Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a home that had been shot into and an 8-year-old female victim with life-threatening injuries. MEDIC transported the victim to the hospital. The victim is currently in serious but stable condition.

Detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD's Operations Command, MEDIC, and the Charlotte Fire Department also assisted.

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 Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20230424-0111-01.

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