Homicide Investigation in the Hickory Grove Division

Published on September 15, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (September 14, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 8500 block of Burnt Umber Drive in the Hickory Grove Division.

On Friday, September 13, 2024, shortly after 7 p.m., Hickory Grove Division officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with injury call for service in the 8500 block of Burnt Umber Drive.  Upon arrival, officers located a juvenile male victim with an apparent gunshot wound.  The Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also responded to the scene.  MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene to conduct their investigation and members of Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence.  Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command and Victim Services also assisted.

The victim in this case has been identified as Jaiden Harris, 16.  The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.

As a result of the investigation, detectives identified a 12-year-old juvenile as a suspect in this case.  The juvenile was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to speak with homicide detectives.  At the conclusion of the interview, the 12-year-old juvenile was charged with involuntary manslaughter and released into the custody of their parents.

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 Dudley 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: 20240913-1902-00.

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