Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Eastway Division
Published on October 21, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, October 21, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Joseph McAfee, 23. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have interviewed all individuals involved in this case and no charges will be filed at this time. CMPD’s Homicide Unit detectives will present the facts of this case to the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office in an independent oversight capacity to ensure the Homicide Unit is applying the applicable laws correctly in their analysis of the evidence.
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 Buhr 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: 20241020-2035-03.
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Homicide Investigation in the Eastway Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, October 20, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 3700 block of North Davidson Street in the Eastway Division.
On Sunday, October 20, shortly after 8:25 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 3700 block of North Davidson Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a subject with a gunshot wound. The subject was pronounced deceased on the 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 CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, CFD 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 Buhr 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: 20241020-2035-03.
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