Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division
Published on March 02, 2024
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, March 2, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as 17-year-old Jorden Anthony Wood. 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 Diekhaus 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: 20240301-1832-02.
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Homicide Investigation in the University City Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, March 1, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 8100 Old Mallard Creek Road in the University City Division.
On Friday, March 1, 2024, at approximately 6:32 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the 8100 Old Mallard Creek Road. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound. The Charlotte Fire Department and Medic also responded to the scene. CMPD officers pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search also responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, the Charlotte Fire Department and Medic also responded.
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 Diekhaus 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: 20240301-1832-02.
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