Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Division
Published on October 07, 2026
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026) – The victim in this case has been identified as Courtney Marie Mullis, 26.
North Division officers, along with the K9 Unit, made an arrest near the scene shortly after the incident. That subject was identified as Jamere Robert Edwards, 25.
Mr. Edwards was taken the Law Enforcement Center where he was interviewed by homicide detectives.
At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Edwards was charged with Murder & Resist, Delay and Obstruct and transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
The victim’s next of kin has been notified of her death and the arrest in this case.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD’s Public Affairs Division. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Moran is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers Website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20261007-0518-00.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, October 7, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 6900 block of Statesville Road in the North Division.
On Wednesday, October 7, shortly after 5 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with injury call for service in the 6900 block of Statesville Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim with life-threatening injuries who had sustained a gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to a local hospital by MEDIC before they were pronounced deceased by medical staff.
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 and CFD also responded to assist.
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 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Moran is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, using the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App or by visiting the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20261007-0518-00.
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