Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division
Published on April 18, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, April 18, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified a suspect in connection to this case and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Khyree Lewis, 24, was arrested by the Concord Police Department and CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) in Concord, N.C. Mr. Lewis was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to be interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Lewis 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 Barnett 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: 20240331-1627-00.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, March 31, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Kedrick Brown, 25. 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 Barnett 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: 20240331-1627-00.
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Homicide Investigation in the University City Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, March 31, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 9600 block of University City Boulevard in the University City Division.
On Sunday, March 31, 2024, shortly before 4:30 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service in the 9600 block of University City Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene by MEDIC.
Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Investigations responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victims Services, MEDIC and the Charlotte Fire Department also assisted.
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 Barnett 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: 20240331-1627-00.
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