Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Division

Published on December 19, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, December 19, 2024) - As a result of the continued investigation in the death of Nasir Quron Boyd, 20, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified a suspect, Reginald Lashawn Harrison, 22, in connection to this case.

On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Harrison turned himself into the Gaston County Jail where he was interviewed by homicide detectives.

Harrison will be transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:

First Degree Murder
Discharge of a Firearm into a Motor Vehicle
Possession of a Firearm by Felon

Mr. Boyd’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 Division. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Fitch 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: 20240314-1354-00.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, May 20, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Nasir Quron Boyd, 20. Mr. Boyd’s next of kin has been notified of his death.

As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in connection to this case.

The CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating the suspect, Reginald Lashawn Harrison, 21. Mr. Harrison is wanted for Murder. Anyone with information about Mr. Harrison’s whereabouts is asked to call CMPD’s VCAT immediately at 704-336-VCAT (8228). Mr. Harrison should be considered armed and dangerous.

Reginald Lashawn Harrison
O/M, DOB: 07/25/2002, Age: 21

Height: 6’1”, Weight: 190 pounds

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 Fitch 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: 20240314-1354-00.

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Homicide Investigation in the North Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, March 14, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 4500 block of Tanager Park Drive in the North Division.

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., North Division officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service in the 4500 block of Tanager Park Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. MEDIC responded and transported to the victim to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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 of CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, MEDIC and the Charlotte Fire Department also assisted.

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