Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Division
Published on January 03, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, January 3, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and charged a suspect in connection to this case.
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, January 3, 2024, the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested Eric Dion Caldwell (DOB: 01/19/2005) and transported him to the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to be interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Caldwell was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
- Murder
- Discharge a Firearm into Occupied Property
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 Tisdale 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: 20231029-0301-00.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, October 30, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Lawahon Dwight Hutchinson (DOB: 02/06/2004). 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 Tisdale 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: 20231029-0301-00.
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Homicide Investigation in the North Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, October 29, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation near the 5000 block of Acorn Forest Lane in the North Division.
On Sunday, October 29, 2023, shortly after 3 a.m., North Division officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service in the 5000 block of Acorn Forest Lane. Upon arrival, officers located a victim with a 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, Victim 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 Tisdale 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: 20231029-0301-00.
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