Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division

Published on May 28, 2025

Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, May 28, 2025) – After a death in relation to this case, this has now been ruled a homicide. The victim in this case has been identified as Jamariyee Dixon, 16.

On May 27, Mr. Dixon was pronounced by the medical staff of Atrium Health.

As a result of the continued investigation, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit detectives identified Marion McKnight, 20, as a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.

He was brought to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) to be interviewed by detectives. Following his interview, Mr. McKnight was transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Mr. McKnight has been charged with Murder.

Mr. Dixon’s next of kin has been notified of his death and the arrest of Mr. McKnight.

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 Lewis is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or Charlotte Crime Stoppers. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20250523-1714-02.

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Assault with a Deadly Weapon Investigation in the Metro Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday May 24, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting an Assault with a Deadly Weapon investigation in the 1800 block of Stroud Park Court in the Metro Division.

On Friday, May 23, shortly before 5:30 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with injuries call for service in the 1800 block of Stroud Park Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered three victims with gunshot wounds.

All three were transported to area hospitals. Two suffered life-threatening injuries while the third sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

A suspect was arrested shortly after and there is currently no search for additional suspects in this case.

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, MEDIC and CFD also responded to assist.

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