Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division
Published on June 18, 2026
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Freedom Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, June 21, 2026) – On June 18, 2026, Freedom Division officers detained a suspect near the incident location. The individual was identified as Anthony Hood Jr., 27, who was transported to the hospital the morning of the incident. Upon his release on June 21, 2026, Mr. Hood was taken to the Law Enforcement Center for an interview with homicide detectives. At the conclusion of that interview, he was transported to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office and charged with:
The victim’s family has been notified of this arrest.
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 Trietley is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting 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: 20260618-0937-02.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, June 18, 2026) – The victim in this case has been identified as Shalonda Kashell Hood, 51. The victim’s family has been notified of her 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 Trietley is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting 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: 20260618-0937-02.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, June 18, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 6800 block of Ciera Nichole Court in the Freedom Division.
On Thursday, June 18, shortly after 9:30 a.m., officers responded to an Assist MEDIC call for service in the 6800 block of Ciera Nichole Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with apparent trauma. Charlotte Fire Department pronounced the victim deceased on 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, 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 Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Trietley 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: 20260618-0937-02.
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