Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division

Published on April 10, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026) – As the result of the continued investigation, detectives identified three suspects in connection to this case and obtained warrants for their arrest.

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested Woodie Daniels III, 20, Domonique Battle, 19, and one juvenile.

Daniels and Battle were transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) to interview with homicide detectives. At the conclusion of these interviews, Daniels and Battle were transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

The juvenile interviewed with homicide detectives and was charged.

All three are charged with the following:

Murder
Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with Dangerous Weapon

The victim’s next of kin has been notified of these arrests.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by 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 Condron 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: 20240407-1859-03.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, April 10, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Xeniel Baez, 21. 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 Condron 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: 20240407-1859-03.

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Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, April 7, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 2600 block of Druid Hills Way in the Metro Division.

On Sunday, April 7, shortly after 7:00 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 2600 block of Druid Hills Way. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported by Medic to a local hospital, where the victim was later pronounced deceased.

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.

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