Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Independence Division
Published on September 06, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, September 6, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified and obtained arrest warrants for a suspect in connection to the murder of Ms. Jenyah Kishawne Skyye Wright.
On Friday, September 6, Independence Division officers encountered the suspect, Charles Wittington Hodge Jr., 25, on the scene of the incident. Mr. Hodge agreed to speak with homicide detectives at the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.). At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Hodge was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Murder.
Ms. Wright’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 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 Barnett 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: 20240906-0153-00.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Independence Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, September 6, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Jenyah Kishawne Skyye Wright, 23. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of her 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 Barnett 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: 20240906-0153-00.
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Homicide Investigation in the Independence
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, September 6, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 8100 block of Woodway Oak Circle in the Independence Division.
On Friday, September 6, shortly before 2:00 a.m., officers responded to an assist MEDIC call for service in the 8100 block of Woodway Oak Circle. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim with a gunshot wound. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on 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 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 Barnett 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: 20240906-0153-00.
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