Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division
Published on March 11, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, March 11, 2024) – As a result of this continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have charged a 16-year-old juvenile suspect in connection to this case.
On Saturday, March 9, 2024, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested the juvenile suspect. The suspect was then transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to be interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, detectives obtained a secure custody order and then placed the suspect in the custody of the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. The suspect was charged with the following:
- Murder
- Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
- Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
The victim’s next of kin has been notified of the arrest.
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-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 contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240201-0112-03.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, February 2, 2022) – The victim in this case has been identified as Melakah Corbette (10/24/2006). The victim’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-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 contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240201-0112-03.
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Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, February 1, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 2400 block of Pitts Drive in the Metro Division.
On Tuesday, February 1, shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 2400 block of Pitts Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with gunshot wounds. 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 and Medic 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-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 contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20240201-0112-03.
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