Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division
Published on January 03, 2024
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division
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.
On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested James Ashley Mason III (DOB: 09/15/2000) 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. Mason was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
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 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Dossett 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: 20200930-152800.
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Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, October 1, 2020) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are investigating a shooting that occurred in the North Tryon Division.
On September 30, 2020, shortly before 3:30 p.m., University City Division officers responded to Atrium Health – University City in reference to a victim who had just arrived by personal vehicle with a gunshot wound. On October 1, 2020, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Atrium Health - Main. The victim has been identified as Calvin Washington, DOB: 06/06/2003. His family has been notified of his death.
Homicide Unit detectives have continued to investigate this incident, which is now being classified as a homicide. Early evidence indicates that the incident occurred in the 7400 block of North Tryon Street.
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 McCraw is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers website at Charlotte Crime Stoppers. For additional information about this incident, please refer to the report: 20200930-1528-00.
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