Homicide Investigation in the Central Division

Published on February 21, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, February 21, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 300 block of East Trade Street in the Central Division.

On Thursday, February 20, shortly after 1 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with injuries call for service in the 300 block of East Trade Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Leashan McBeath, 21, with stab wounds. Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence.

MEDIC transported the Mr. McBeath to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Mr. McBeath later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

At this point, the case was ruled a homicide and detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services and CFD also responded to assist.

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: 20250220-1305-04.

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