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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in South Division

Published on November 01, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, November 1, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit have identified and charged a second suspect in connection with the murder of Zackay Evan Rieken.

On Friday, November 1, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested Smajie A’Nee Johnson, 18. Mr. Johnson was then transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to speak with detectives.

At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Johnson was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:

Murder
Shooting into Occupied Property

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 Murphy 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: 20241025-2352-05.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, October 29, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Zackay Evan Rieken, 18. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death. A 17-year-old has been arrested in this case by the CMPD Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT). The juvenile was charged with Murder and Shooting into Occupied Property.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, October 26, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 12800 block of James Blakeney Ave. in the South Division.

On Friday, October 25, shortly before 12:00 a.m., South Division officers responded to an Accident with Injury call for service in the 12800 block of James Blakeney Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim inside of a vehicle with an apparent gunshot wound. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on scene.

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 from the CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, the Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also assisted.