Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division

Published on September 02, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025) – The victim in this case has been identified as Tyshaun Lamont Stokes, 16. As a result of the continued investigation, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) detectives identified two juvenile suspects in connection to this case.

On Thursday, Aug. 28, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested the two juvenile suspects. Their charges are listed below:

16-year-old suspect: Charged as an adult with First Degree Murder and Discharging a Weapon into an Occupied Property (DWOP)
14-year-old suspect: Secured Custody Order for First Degree Murder

Mr. Stokes next of kin has been notified of his death and these arrests.

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 Diekhaus 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:20250817-0345-01.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation at the 300 block of Lambeth Dr. in the North Tryon Division.

On Sunday, Aug. 17, shortly after 3:30 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Injuries call for service at the 300 block of Lambeth Dr. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim in the residence that had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. Officers attempted life-saving measures, and the victim was transported to the hospital where he was 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 and CFD also responded to assist.

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