Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division

Published on March 06, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, March 6, 2025) – The victim in this case has been identified as Todd Jackson Jr., 31. 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 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Barnett 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: 20250302-0154-00.

Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, March 2, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation at the 4800 block of Wilkinson Blvd. in the Freedom Division.

On Saturday, March 2, shortly before 2 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service at the 4800 block of Wilkinson Blvd. The victim got into an altercation with armed security and was shot. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Atrium Main where he was pronounced deceased.

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 and CFD also responded to assist.