Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division
Published on June 02, 2025
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, June 2, 2025) – As a result on continued investigation, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) detectives identified Malcom Smith, 29, as a suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest.
On Thursday, May 29, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) detectives arrested Mr. Smith, for his role in the homicide of Deeaudrey Copeland.
Mr. Smith was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) where he was interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interviews, Smith was transported to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with:
- 1st Degree Murder
- Attempted Murder
- Assault with a Deadly Weapon Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury
- Three counts of Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle
The family of Mr. Copeland 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 Amos 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: 20250524-2030-04.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, May 25, 2025) – The victim in this case has been identified as Deeaudrey Copeland, 46.
Mr. Copeland’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 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Amos 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: 20250524-2030-04.
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Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, May 24, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 4000 block of North Graham Street in the North Tryon Division.
On Saturday, May 24, shortly before 8:30 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the 4000 block of North Graham Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. MEDIC transported the victim to a local hospital where they were pronounced deceased.
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-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Amos 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: 20250524-2030-04.
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