Death Investigation in the Eastway Division

Published on April 22, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. - (Saturday, April 22, 2023) - Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit are conducting a death investigation near the 2700 block of Eastway Drive.

Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2023, Eastway Division officers responded to reports of a suicide attempt in the 2700 block of Eastway Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC.

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, MEDIC, and the Charlotte Fire Department 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 Savelle 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: 20230422-2027-00.

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