Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, March 7, 2023) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit have identified two suspects involved in this case and obtained warrants for their arrest.
During the afternoon hours of Monday, March 6, 2023, members of the CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested, Zion Brown (DOB: 06/20/2001) and Kenneth Cathcart (DOB: 07/29/1997). Both suspects were transported to the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown to speak with homicide detectives. At the conclusion of the interviews, both suspects were transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. Mr. Brown was charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Mr. Cathcart was charged with Felony Accessory After the Fact to Murder.
The victim's next of kin has been notified of the arrests.
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: 20220805-0135-00.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, August 5, 2022) – The victim in this case has been identified as Ontario Shukur Redfern (DOB 06/28/1997). 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: 20220805-0135-00.
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Homicide Investigation in the University City Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, August 5, 2022) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 8900 block of Avebury Drive in the University City Division.
On Friday, August 5, shortly before 2:00 a.m., officers responded to a call for shots fired in the 8900 block of Avebury Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. Medic responded and pronounced the victim deceased at 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, Medic 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 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: 20220805-0135-00.
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