Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division

Published on August 03, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, August 3, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 3500 block of Shamrock Drive in the North Tryon Division.

On Friday, August 2nd, shortly after 11:30 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 3500 block of Shamrock Drive.  Upon arrival, officers discovered four victims with gunshot wounds.

Two subjects were located in the roadway with life-threatening injuries and were transported to an area hospital for treatment. Two additional victims were located with life-threatening injuries at a nearby residence. One of those victims was pronounced deceased on the 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 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 Planty 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: 20240802-2345-01.

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