Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Published on October 25, 2026
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026) – The victim in this case has been identified as Zachary Howie, 35.
The victim’s next of kin has been notified of their death.
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
704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Moore is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at
704-334-1600 or the
Charlotte Crime Stoppers Website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20261024-0252-01.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 700 block of High Meadow Lane in the Steele Creek Division.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, shortly before 3 a.m., officers responded to a Discharging a Firearm call for service in the 700 block of High Meadow Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was 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 and CFD responded to assist.
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 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Moore is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers Website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20261024-0252-01.
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