Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division
Published on April 01, 2026
Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, April 1, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 10000 block of Florentine Way in the Freedom Division.
On Wednesday, April 1, at approximately 9:04 a.m., officers responded to a Breaking and Entering call for service in the 10000 block of Florentine Way. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on scene.
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 West Mecklenburg Fire Department responded to assist.
Officers have identified all parties involved and are not looking for any additional persons of interest at this time.
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 Kennedy is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by calling Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, using the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App or by visiting the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20260401-0904-01.
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