Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division
Published on June 28, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, June 28, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified and charged a suspect in connection to the murder of Ms. Michelle Lynn Schechter.
On Thursday, June 20, 2024, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team with the assistance of the Rock Hill Police Department and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested, Raphael Omar Wright Jr, 22, in Rock Hill, S.C. Mr. Wright has since been extradited back to Mecklenburg County and transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
- Murder (First Degree)
- Forcible Rape (First Degree)
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 Dossett 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: 20240616-2221-02.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, June 17, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Michelle Lynn Schechter, 27. 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 asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Dossett 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: 20240616-2221-02.
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Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, June 17, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 4100 block of Glenwood Drive in the Metro Division.
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, at approximately 10:21 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 4100 block Glenwood Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim with an apparent gunshot wound. The Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also responded to the scene. MEDIC transported the victim to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim was later pronounced deceased.
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, Charlotte Fire Department 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 Dossett 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: 20240616-2221-02.
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