Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division

Published on June 03, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) – The victim in this case has been identified as Isaiah Shorter, 18.

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 Division. 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 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: 20260603-1129-00.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 3970 block of Bristol Drive in the Freedom Division.

On Wednesday, June 3, at approximately 11:29 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with injury call for service in the 3970 block of Bristol Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased at the 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 CFD also responded to assist.

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