Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Central Division
Published on August 01, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, August 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 suspect in connection to the murder of Mr. Aundrey Brown, Jr.
On Thursday, August 1, 2024, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested Mr. Laquan Hoe, 31. He was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to speak to detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Hoe was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Murder.
Mr. Brown’s next of kin has been notified of the arrest.
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 detective. Detective James 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: 20240608-0147-01.
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Homicide Investigation in the Central Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, July 16, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 600 block of North Tryon Street in the Central Division.
On Sunday, June 8, 2024, shortly before 2 a.m., Central Division officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service at a business in the 600 block of North Tryon Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered two male victims and two female victims with gunshot wounds outside of the business. One of the male victims had life-threatening injuries. The other three victims had non-life-threatening injuries. All four victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Upon further investigation and a review of surveillance video, it was determined that a verbal and physical altercation occurred outside the business after a group of individuals were denied entry.
On Monday, July 8, 2024, Aundrey Brown, Jr., 30, succumbed to his injuries sustained during the shooting incident. Mr. Brown’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
The case has now transitioned from CMPD’s Central Division to the Homicide Unit.
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 detective. Detective James 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: 20240608-0147-01.
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