Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the South Division
Published on June 14, 2023
Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, June 14, 2023) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in connection to the murder of Reginald Averi Gilkesson.
On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested Justin Duane Rix (DOB: 01/27/1995). Mr. Rix was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown where he was interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, he was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following: Murder and Shooting Into an 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 Kennedy 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: 20230611-0429-01.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, June 11, 2023) – The victim has been identified as Reginald Averi Gilkesson (7/20/1993). The victim’s next of kin was 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 Kennedy 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: 20230611-0429-01.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, June 11, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 12600 block of Atkins Circle Drive in the South Division.
On Sunday, June 11, 2023, shortly before 4:30 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the 12600 block of Atkins Circle Drive in the South Division. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased on-scene.
Homicide detectives along with Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Charlotte Fire Department, MEDIC, Victim Services, and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team 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 Kennedy 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: 20230611-0429-01.
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