Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division

Published on July 07, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, July 7, 2023) – The decedent in this case has been identified as Linnie Talford (DOB: 01/21/1962). Mr. Talford’s family 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 Barnett is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or Charlotte Crime Stoppers. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20230705-0031-00.

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Charlotte, N.C. - (Wednesday, July 5, 2023) - Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation near the 3100 block of Southwest Blvd. in the Metro Division.

On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at approximately 12:31 a.m., Metro Division officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with injury call for service in the 3100 Southwest Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers located two male victims, both with an apparent gunshot wound. Medic responded to the scene and transported one of the victims to Atrium Health Main where he was listed in critical condition. The other male victim was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC.

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, MEDIC, and the Charlotte Fire Department also assisted.

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