Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the South Division

Published on October 18, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, October 18, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte Mecklenburg-Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit have identified and charged a 16-year-old juvenile in connection to the murder of Mr. Aryan Jaswal, 17.

On Friday, October 11, 2024, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED), the Conway Police Department (SC), in conjunction with the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested the 16-year-old suspect in Conway, SC. The suspect has been charged with the following:

Murder
Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon

The victim’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 Buhr 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: 20240814-0809-01.

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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the South Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, August 14, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Aryan Jaswal, 17. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.

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Homicide Investigation in the South Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, August 13, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 14000 block of Wynhollow Downs Lane in the South Division.

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, shortly after 8:00 a.m., South Division officers responded to a Check the Welfare call for service in the 14000 block of Wynhollow Downs Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim inside of a vehicle. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on scene.

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