Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Division

Published on July 03, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, July 3, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Teresa Anita Polk, 63. Ms. Polk’s next of kin has been notified of her death.

Michael Eugene Ewing Sr., 65, was also located deceased on scene. Mr. Ewing has been identified as the suspect in the murder of Ms. Polk.

Due to the death of Mr. Ewing, this case will be listed as cleared due to death by offender. Mr. Ewing’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 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: 20240702-1744-00.

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Homicide Investigation in the North Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, July 2, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 4000 block of John Dale Lane in the North Division.

Shortly before 6:00 p.m., North Division officers responded to the 4000 block of John Dale Lane for an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, officers located two individuals suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The individuals were known to each other.

Both were pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC.

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.

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