Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Division
Published on January 05, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, January 5, 2024) – The victim in this case has been identified as Ganiyu Ibrahim (DOB: 01/28/1969). The victim’s next of kin has been notified of his death.
Detectives with the CMPD’s Homicide Unit identified a 16-year-old juvenile suspect in connection to this case. The suspect turned themselves in at the incident scene and was then transported to the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to be interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, detectives obtained a secure custody order and transported the suspect to a Juvenile Detention Facility in Cabarrus County and charged the juvenile with the following:
- Murder (1st Degree)
- 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 R. Jones 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: 20240104-1916-00.
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Homicide Investigation in the North Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, January 4, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 5200 block of Swearngan Road in the North Division.
On Thursday, January 4, shortly after 7:15 p.m., officers responded to an assault call for service in the 5200 block of Swearngan Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
A suspect was arrested on scene and officers are not currently looking for any additional suspects.
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, Medic and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team 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 R. Jones 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: 20240104-1916-00.
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