Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Eastway Division

Published on May 18, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, May 18, 2025) – The victim in this case has been identified as Victor Ramirez Jr., 17.

Mr. Ramirez’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 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Haulsee 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: 20250518-0303-04.

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, May 18, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 100 block of Winding Path Way in the Eastway Division.

On Sunday, May 18, shortly after 3 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the 100 block of Winding Path Way. Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim with sustained gunshot wounds in the parking lot. The subject was pronounced on the 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, Victim Services, CFD and MEDIC also responded to assist.