Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division
Published on March 22, 2024
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, March 22, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Robert Long, 53. The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
As a result of assistance from the community, Dean Antonio Tate, 48, was identified as a suspect in this case and detectives obtained warrants for his arrest.
During the early morning hours of Friday, March 22, 2024, Steele Creek Division officers located Mr. Tate’s vehicle. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however, Mr. Tate fled from officers and vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit concluded when Mr. Tate’s vehicle came to a stop in the parking of the lot of the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St. Mr. Tate was taken into custody without incident. Mr. Tate was then taken into the LEC and interviewed by homicide detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, he was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
- Murder (1st Degree)
- Kidnapping (1st Degree)
- Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Vehicle
The victim’s next of kin has also 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 Dossett 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: 20240321-1837-00.
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Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, March 21, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 8000 block of Scottview Drive in the Freedom Division.
On Thursday, March 21, just after 6:30 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service in the 8000 block of Scottview Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased by officers. Preliminary information indicates that the victim and suspect were known to each other, and this is an isolated incident.
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, Victims Services, MEDIC and West Mecklenburg County Fire Department 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 Dossett 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: 20240321-1837-00.
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