Death Investigation in the Providence Division

Published on November 01, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, November 1, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a death investigation near the 3700 block of East Independence Boulevard in the Providence Division.

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, shortly before 9:30 p.m., Providence Division officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service in the 3700 block of East Independence Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC.

Homicide Unit detectives and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, 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 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: 20231101-2125-02. 

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