Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division

Published on March 27, 2026

Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, March 27, 2026) – The victim in this case has been identified as Alisha Shanell Lewis, 35.

The victim’s next of kin has been notified of her death.

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 Trietley is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by calling Charlotte 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: 20260327-0922-01.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, March 27, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 3100 block of High Glen Drive in the University City Division.

On Friday, March 27, shortly before 9:30 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon shooting into an occupied dwelling call for service in the 3100 block High Glen Drive.

Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim with life-threatening injuries who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. Officers pronounced the victim deceased on 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, MEDIC 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 Trietley is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by calling Charlotte 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: 20260327-0922-01.

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