Homicide Investigation in the Providence Division

Published on December 20, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, December 20, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 200 block of Hawthorne Lane in the Providence Division.

On Saturday, December 20, shortly after 3:30 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service at Novant Hospital located in the 200 block of Hawthorne Lane.

Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim with life-threatening injuries who had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. The individual was later pronounced deceased by medical staff.

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.

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 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: 20251220-0335-01.

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