Homicide Investigation in the Central Division
Published on February 21, 2025
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Central Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, February 24, 2025) – As a result of continued investigation in the death of Leashan McBeath, 21, detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit obtained warrants on Sierra Guzman, 20, in connection to this case.
On February 24, 2025, the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested Guzman on the outstanding warrants.
Guzman was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) where she was interviewed. At the conclusion of this interview, Guzman was transferred into custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Guzman is charged with the following:
- First-Degree Murder
- Armed Robbery
- Conspiracy
Also, on February 24, 2025, detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit developed another person of interest, Ricky Miller, 19, in connection to this case. Miller is currently in custody on unrelated charges in Union County, NC. Arrest warrants have been served on Miller and he will be extradited back to Mecklenburg County in the near future.
Miller is charged with the following:
- First-Degree Murder
- Armed Robbery
- Conspiracy
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. At this time, this incident does not appear to be a random act of violence. 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 Pearson 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: 20250220-1305-04.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, February 21, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 300 block of East Trade Street in the Central Division.
On Thursday, February 20, shortly after 1 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with injuries call for service in the 300 block of East Trade Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Leashan McBeath, 21, with stab wounds. Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence.
MEDIC transported the Mr. McBeath to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Mr. McBeath later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
At this point, the case was ruled a homicide and detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, 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 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Pearson 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: 20250220-1305-04.
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