Homicide Investigation in the Eastway Division

Published on July 14, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 2600 block Independence Blvd. in the Eastway Division.

On Friday, July 10, shortly before 8:00 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the 2600 block of Independence Blvd. The investigation revealed that two juvenile female victims had sustained gunshot wounds and transported themselves to the hospital. On Tuesday, July 14, one of the victims, Ya-Monnie Houston, 15, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. The second victim remains in the hospital in critical but stable condition.    

Eastway Division detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. On Tuesday July 14, Homicide Unit detectives became involved in the investigation.  Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, CFD, Medic and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team 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 Division. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Casperson is the lead detective assigned to this case.  The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers Website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20260710-1956-01.

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