Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division

Published on April 11, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, April 11, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Craig Zonta Tobias, 37.  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 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: 20240411-0108-01.

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Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division 

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, April 11, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 1400 block of Fontana Avenue in the Metro Division.

On Thursday, April 11, shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 1400 block of Fontana Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound.  Officers 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 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: 202404110108-01.

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