Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Published on May 29, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, May 29, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Claudiano Alfonso Contreras Espinosa, 54. The victim’s next of kin have 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 Akers 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: 202405272245-03.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, May 28, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 100 block of Kingsford Drive in the Steele Creek Division.

On Monday, May 27, shortly before 11:00 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 100 block Kingsford Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with an apparent gunshot wound. 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 CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, CFD and Medic also assisted.

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