Death Investigation in the Central Division
Published on May 03, 2023
Charlotte, N.C. - (Tuesday, May 2, 2023) - Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit are conducting a death investigation near the 400 block of West 8th Street in the Central Division.
Shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Central Division officers were at an unrelated call for service in the 500 block of N. Graham Street when they responded to assist Charlotte Fire at the scene of a condo building fire.
During a search of the building, Charlotte Fire discovered a deceased subject. Homicide Unit detectives and CMPD’s Fire Investigation Task Force responded to the scene to conduct an investigation. Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD's Operations Command and MEDIC also assisted.
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 Buhr 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: 20230502-1321-03.
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