Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Hickory Grove Division

Published on October 14, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, October 14, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have classified this case as a justified homicide. The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office has consulted with the CMPD’s Homicide Unit and concurs with the detectives’ decision not to charge anyone in this case.

Mr. Allen’s next of kin has been notified of this case status.

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 Smereka 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: 20241005-2257-00.

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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Hickory Grove Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, October 8, 2024) – The deceased victim in this case has been identified as Demetrius Leon Allen, 50. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.

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Homicide Investigation in the Hickory Grove Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, October 5, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 8000 block of Trousdale Dr. in the Hickory Grove Division.

On Saturday, October 5, 2024, shortly before 11:00 p.m., Hickory Grove Division officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service in the 8000 block of Trousdale Dr. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on scene.

Officers also found a second victim on scene suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. That victim was transported by MEDIC with non-life threatening injuries. Detectives are working to determine the relationship between the two victims.

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 the CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, the Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also assisted.

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