Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Published on September 11, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, September 11, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit and Missing Person’s Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the Steele Creek Division.

On September 4, 2024, the family of Anthony Smith, 15, reported him missing.  The CMPD’s Missing Persons Unit began an exhaustive search for Anthony Smith. 

On September 10, 2024, the Missing Persons Unit responded to the 600 block of Silverleaf Road in the Steele Creek Division as part of the investigation, where they located human remains. CMPD’s Homicide Unit responded to investigate, and the remains were transported to the North Carolina Medical Examiner’s Office. 

On September 11, 2024, the remains were positively identified as those belonging to Anthony Smith.  The N.C. Medical Examiner’s Office determined Anthony Smith died from a gunshot wound and ruled his death a homicide.

The victim’s family has been notified of his location and 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. Detective Trietley is the lead detective assigned to this case. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240910-1055-06 & 20240904-0036-00.

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