Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Published on December 23, 2023
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, December 26, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Yamile Alejandra Giraldo Gomez (DOB 02/21/2004). The victim’s next of kin has been notified of her death.
The suspect in this case has been identified as Victor Arley Agudelo-Monsalve (DOB 05/18/1996). Agudelo-Monsalve was arrested by officers shortly after their arrival on scene. Agudelo-Monsalve was transported to the Law Enforcement Center at 601 East Trade Street to be interviewed by detectives. As a result of the investigation, Agudelo-Monsalve has been charged with Murder.
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: 20231223-1110-01.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, December 23, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 6400 block of Hermsley Road in the Steele Creek Division.
On Saturday, December 23, shortly after 11 a.m., officers responded to a domestic violence related assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim with life-threatening stab wounds. Charlotte Fire and MEDIC arrived to render emergency medical aid to the victim alongside officers. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on the 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.
Upon the initial investigation, officers located and apprehended the male suspect a short distance from the crime scene. The suspect’s information will be released following family notifications and arrest processing.
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: 20231223-1110-01.
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