Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division
Published on December 08, 2023
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, December 8, 2023) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified and charged a suspect in this case.
On Friday, December 8, 2023, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested, Corey Baker (DOB: 01/15/1982). Mr. Baker was transported to the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to be interviewed by homicide detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Baker was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
- Murder
- Attempted Armed Robbery
- Accessory After the Fact
The victim’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 asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Akers 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: 20230909-0634-00.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, September 12, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Leon Miller Jr. (03/28/1977). The victim’s family 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 Akers 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: 20230909-0634-00.
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Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, September 9, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 900 block of Moretz Avenue in the Metro Division.
On Saturday, September 9, shortly after 6:30 a.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service in the 900 block of Moretz Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on the 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 and CFD also responded.
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 Akers 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: 20230909-0634-00.
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