Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division

Published on June 16, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, June 16, 2026) – The victim in this case has been identified as Jahbir Rolando Fowle, 46.

Detectives identified a person of interest and are not looking for additional suspects.

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 Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Murphy is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting 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: 20260615-0108-00.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, June 15, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation at the 2100 block of Holly Street in the Metro Division.

On Monday, June 15, shortly after 1 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the 2100 block of Holly Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with apparent life-threatening injuries. Officers pronounced the victim deceased on 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 and Victim Services also responded to assist.

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 Murphy is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting 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: 20260615-0108-00.

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