Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Hickory Grove

Published on July 08, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, July 8, 2026) – As a result of continued investigation detectives identified Alexis Ragyne Stokes, 28, as a suspect and obtained warrants for her arrest.

On Tuesday, July 7, Stokes was placed under arrest during a traffic stop in Greenville, South Caroliana by the Greenville Police Department.

Stokes is charged with the following:

Murder
Burglary
Felony Conspiracy
Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon

Stokes is awaiting extradition to Mecklenburg County.

The victim’s next of kin 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 Haulsee 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: 20260614-1059-01.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, July 1, 2026) – As a result of continued investigation detectives identified Ishmail Emmanul Ezell, 23, as a suspect and obtained warrants for his arrest.

On July 1, the CMPD Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) with assistance from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office (South Carolina) took Ezell into custody without incident.

CMPD Homicide detectives and Crime Scene Search traveled to Greenville and interviewed Ezell. At the conclusion of the interview, Ezell was charged with:

Murder
Attempted Murder
Burglary
Kidnapping
Conspiracy
Possession of a Firearm by Felon

Ezell will be extradited back to Mecklenburg County in the coming weeks.

The victim’s next of kin has been notified of this case update.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, June 16, 2026) – The victim in this case has been identified as Samuel Jerome Lomax Jr., 30.

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 Haulsee 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: 20260614-1059-01.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, June 14, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 5800 block Hickory Grove Road in the Hickory Grove Division.

On Sunday, June 14, shortly after 10:30 a.m., officers responded to a Breaking and Entering call for service in the 5800 block of Hickory Grove Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. Medic 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 Division. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Haulsee is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers Website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20260614-1059-01.

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