Homicide Investigation in the Central Division

Published on November 02, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, November 2, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 300 block of S. Church St. in the Central Division.

On Saturday, November 2, shortly before 10:00 p.m., Central Division officers responded to a shots fired call for service in the 300 block of S. Church St. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound. MEDIC arrived on scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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.

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 Pearson 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: 20241102-2151-01.