Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Published on June 11, 2023
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in connection to this case.
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested Lawrence Arnold Jackson (DOB: 7/22/1974) for his involvement in the murder of Justin Lavon Johnson. Mr. Jackson was transported to the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown to be interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, he was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Murder.
The victim’s next of kin has been notified of the arrest.
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 Fitch 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: 20230610-1219-02.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, June 11, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 500 block of Peppervine Lane in the Steele Creek Division.
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, shortly before 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a Check the Welfare call for service in the 500 block of Peppervine Lane in the Steele Creek Division. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on-scene.
After the initial investigation and evidence collection, the incident is now being investigated as a homicide.
The victim has been identified as Justin Lavon Johnson (12/3/1989). The victim’s next of kin has 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 Fitch 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: 20230610-1219-02.
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