Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Published on October 04, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, October 4, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit have identified and charged two suspects in connection to the murder of Mr. Elijah Johnthan Wright.

During the afternoon hours of Friday, October 4, 2024, the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested Mia Patterson, 18 and Logan Lightner, 18 without incident. Both suspects were transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to speak with detectives. At the conclusion of the interviews, both suspects were transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Murder.

Mr. Wright’s next of kin has been notified of the arrests.

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 by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Pearson is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240722-0133-00.

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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, July 22, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Elijah Johnthan Wright, 21. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.

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Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, July 22, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 8900 block of Rachel Freeman Way in the Steele Creek Division.

On Monday, July 22, shortly after 1:30 a.m., officers responded to a shots fired call for service in the 8900 block of Rachel Freeman Way. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound. MEDIC also responded and 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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