Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Eastway Division

Published on October 18, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, October 18, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Cornelius O. Bolden (DOB: 12/12/1968).  The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.

As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have charged, Marcus Leon Hook (DOB: 01/09/2003), in connection to this case.  Mr. Hook has been charged with Murder.

Mr. Bolden’s next of kin has also 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 Homicide Unit detective.  Detective Jones is the lead detective assigned to this case.  The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-344-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.  For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20231015-1324-00.

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Homicide Investigation in the Eastway Division 

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, October 15, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 3300 block of Magnolia Hill Drive in the Eastway Division.

On Sunday, October 15 shortly after 1:30 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 3300 block of Magnolia Hill Drive.  Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. Medic pronounced the victim 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 Jones 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: 20231015-1324-00.