Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Hickory Grove

Published on December 31, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, December 31, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation in the death of Rashaka Prince, 18, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit and North Division officers have identified a suspect, Omar Teasley, 18.

On Monday, December 30, 2024, officers responded to an unrelated 911 call for service where officers located and arrested Teasley.

Teasley was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Murder.

Mr. Prince’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 Division. Anyone with information about this incident is by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Condron is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240718-1319-01.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, July 19, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Rashaka Prince, 18. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.

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 by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Condron is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240718-1319-01.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, July 18, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation the 6000 block of Cattail Court in the Hickory Grove Division.

On Thursday, July 18, shortly after 1:15 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 6000 block of Cattail Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound. MEDIC transported the victim to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

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.

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