Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Published on September 26, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, September 26, 2025) – The victim in this case has been identified as Tiara Love Tori Jackson, 37.

As a result of the continued investigation, and with the assistance from the Steele Creek and Westover Divisions, detectives identified Darris Dee Marshall, 33, as a suspect and warrants were obtained for his arrest.

Shortly after this incident took place, Westover Division officers responded to the report of a shooting at another location where they located Marshall suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken into custody and transported to a medical center for treatment.

Following his release from the hospital and an interview with detectives at CMPD’s Law Enforcement Center (LEC), Marshall was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Marshall has been charged with:

Murder
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Ms. Jackson’s next of kin has been notified of her death and 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 Haulsee 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: 20250926-0921-01.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, Sept. 26, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 1600 block of Deboer Avenue in the Steele Creek Division.

On Friday, Sept. 26, at approximately 9:21 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Injury call for service in the 1600 block of Deboer Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with gunshot wounds. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on scene.

Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation. Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also assisted

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