Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Westover Division
Published on August 15, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, August 15, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit have identified and obtained arrest warrants for a second suspect in connection to the murder of Mr. Aaron Thompson.
During the late morning hours of Wednesday, August 14, 2024, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) in conjunction with the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office located and arrested Devone Javar Walker, 20, in Harrisburg, N.C. Mr. Walker was then transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to speak with detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Walker was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Felony Accessory After the Fact to First Degree Murder.
Mr. Thompson’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 detective with the Homicide Unit. Detective Dossett 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: 20240811-1302-02.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Westover Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, August 12, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Aaron Remont Thompson, 37. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
As a result of the investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified and charged a suspect in connection to the murder of Mr. Aaron Thompson.
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, detectives arrested Mr. Marcus Darel Watson, 25. Mr. Watson was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to speak with detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Watson was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Murder.
Mr. Thompson’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 detective with the Homicide Unit. Detective Dossett 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: 20240811-1302-02.
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Homicide Investigation in the Westover Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, August 11, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 2200 block of Caronia Street in the Westover Division.
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, shortly after 1:00 p.m., Westover Division officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service in the 2200 block of Caronia Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on scene.
Shortly after a second victim arrived at a nearby hospital with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. Detectives are working to determine the relationship between the two victims.
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 the CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, the Charlotte Fire Department 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 detective with the Homicide Unit detective. Detective Dossett 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: 20240811-1302-02.
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