Homicide Investigation in the North Division

Published on March 14, 2024

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, March 14, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 4500 block of Tanager Park Drive in the North Division.

On Thursday, March 14, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., North Division officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service in the 4500 block of Tanager Park Drive. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  MEDIC responded and transported to the victim to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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 of CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, MEDIC and the Charlotte Fire Department 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 Fitch 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: 20240314-1354-00.

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