Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division

Published on April 03, 2024

Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, April 3, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 3000 block of Forestbrook Drive in the Freedom Division.

On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers responded to an assault call for service in the 3000 block of Forestbrook Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim who had sustained physical injury. The victim was transported by MEDIC to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  

Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Investigations responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victims Services, MEDIC and the Charlotte Fire Department 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:  20240403-2040-00.

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