Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division

Published on August 27, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives have identified a 14-year-old juvenile as a suspect in this case and obtained a secure custody order for their arrest.

On Thursday, Aug. 21, the Special Investigation Bureau Crime Gun Suppression Team (CGST) located and arrested the juvenile without incident.

Following the arrest, the juvenile was taken to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) and was interviewed by homicide detectives. At the conclusion of this interview, the juvenile was transferred to the custody of the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.

The juvenile is charged with Murder.

Mr. Walton’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 Smereka 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: 20250518-1621-00.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, May 19, 2025) – The victim in this case has been identified as Tito Bartolo Walton Jr., 17.

Mr. Walton’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 Smereka 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: 20250518-1621-00.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, May 18, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 1200 block of Spring Street in the Metro Division.

On Sunday, May 18, at approximately 4:21 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the 1200 block of Spring Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered one subject with sustained gunshot wounds. The subject was transported and pronounced at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

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, CFD and MEDIC also responded to assist.

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