Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Division
Published on July 09, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, July 9, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Daniel Gomez, 37. Mr. Gomez’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
Detectives with the CMPD’s Homicide Unit have identified and charged a suspect in connection to this case. On Monday, July 8, 2024, detectives arrested the suspect, Luis Gonzalez, 62. He was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to be interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, he was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Voluntary Manslaughter.
Mr. Gomez’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 Guillet 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: 20240708-1731-00.
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Homicide Investigation in the North Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, July 8, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 8900 block of Cinnabay Drive in the North Division.
On Monday, July 8, shortly after 5:30 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 8900 block of Cinnabay Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
Officers have identified all parties involved and are not currently looking for any additional suspects.
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 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 Guillet 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: 20240708-1731-00.
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