Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Hickory Grove Division

Published on February 27, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, Feb. 27, 2026) – As a result of the continued investigation, Hickory Grove detectives identified Larry Keith Flowe, 64, as a suspect in connection to this case and Homicide Unit detectives obtained a warrant for his arrest.

On Friday, Feb. 27, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested Flowe.

Flowe was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) to be interviewed by Homicide detectives. At the conclusion of this interview, Flowe was transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Flowe is charged with Murder.

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

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 Buhr 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: 20260204-0920-02.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, Feb. 27, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the Hickory Grove Division.

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, at approximately 9:20 a.m., officers responded to the 7400 block of Harrisburg Road in reference to an aggravated assault call for service. Upon arrival, officers located a victim who sustained life-threatening injuries. MEDIC arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. Charlotte Fire also responded to the scene.

Today, Feb. 27, the victim, Adie Moreira-Martinez, 37, succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased.

The victim’s next of kin has been notified of her death.

The suspect was taken into custody this afternoon.

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 Buhr 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: 20260204-0920-02.

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