Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division

Published on January 10, 2025

Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, January 10, 2025) – The victim in this case has been identified as Christopher Alexander Arrojo, 29. The victim’s family has been notified of his death.

As a result of the quick response by University City Division officers, officers identified Marquail Burris, 24, as a suspect shortly after arriving on scene. They were able to quickly make the arrest of Mr. Burris without further incident.

Mr. Burris was then transported to the University City Division office to speak to detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Burris was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:

Murder

Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Hit and Run

The victim’s next of kin have 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 704-432-8477 (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 Charlotte Crime Stoppers. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20250109-2158-03.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, January 10, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation on the interstate I-85 southbound ramp at W. WT Harris Boulevard in the University City Division.

On Thursday, January 9, shortly before 10:00 p.m., officers responded to a vehicle crash call for service near W. WT Harris Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. MEDIC transported the victim to an area hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries.

University City officers made an arrest on scene and there are not any additional threats to the community at this time.

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 and CFD also responded to assist.

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