Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division

Published on March 15, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, March 15, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 400 block of Orchard Trace Lane in the North Tryon Division.

On Friday, March 15, 2024, shortly before 1:45 p.m., Officers were conducting an investigation in the 400 block of Orchard Trace Lane when officers discovered human remains. Additional search warrants are being requested so that they can continue the investigation. At this point in the investigation, there has not been any identification of the victim.

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.

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: 20240315-1439-02.

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