Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Westover Division
Published on December 19, 2023
Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, December 19, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Frankie Chaparro, Jr (DOB: 10/13/1990). 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 Pearson 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: 20231219-0149-03.
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Homicide Investigation in the Westover Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, December 19, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 3900 block of West Tyvola Road in the Westover Division.
On Tuesday, December 19, shortly before 2 a.m., officers responded to a Check the Welfare call for service. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers pronounced the victim deceased on the 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.
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 Pearson 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: 20231219-0149-03.
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