Case Update: Homicide Investigation -- 300 block of Lakewood Avenue
Published on April 26, 2023
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, April 26, 2023) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives identified two suspects in this case.
On April 19, 2023, the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) along with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) located and arrested Marcus Shankle (DOB 11/17/1989) for Murder and Attempted Murder.
On April 24, 2023, VCAT along with SLED and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office located and arrested Jonuss Jenkins (DOB 10/4/2004) for Murder and Attempted Murder.
CMPD Homicide Unit detectives traveled to South Carolina on both occasions to collect evidence and interview the suspects. Extradition back to Charlotte is pending. The victim’s family has been notified of the arrests.
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 Moore 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: 20230417-2134-02.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, April 19, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Lemuel Carr (DOB: 03/31/1997). The victim’s family has been notified of his death.
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 Moore 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: 20230417-2134-02.
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Charlotte, N.C. - (Monday, April 17, 2023) - Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation near the 300 block of Lakewood Avenue in the Metro Division.
Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023, Metro Division officers responded to reports of an Assault with a Deadly Weapon in the 300 block of Lakewood Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims who had sustained gunshot wounds. One of the victims was pronounced deceased on scene. The other victim was transported by MEDIC to a local hospital with life-threatening 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 from CMPD's Operations Command, Victim Services, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Homicide Prosecution Team, 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 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Moore 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: 20230417-2134-02.
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