Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Published on May 02, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, May 2, 2024) – This case was initially investigated as a death investigation. As a result of the continued investigation, it is now a homicide investigation.
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit obtained a warrant for Murder against Olivia Nicole Cain, 20.
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested Ms. Cain. She was then transported to the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to be interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, she was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Murder.
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-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Lyon is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240428-0229-01.
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Case Update: Death Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, April 28, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Bryan Miller Eakin, 21. The victim’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-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Lyon is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240428-0229-01.
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Death Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, April 28, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a death investigation in the 7800 Douglas Drive in the Steele Creek Division.
On Sunday, April 28, 2024, shortly before 2:30 a.m., Steele Creek Division officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 7800 block of Douglas Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound. MEDIC also responded and 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, CFD 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-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Lyon is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240428-0229-01.
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