Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division

Published on September 05, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, September 5, 2026) – The victim in this case has been identified as Elliot Rukwan Butler, 31. The victim’s family has been notified of his death.

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 Kennedy 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: 20260905-0258-00.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, September 5, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation at the 1900 block of Mereview Court in the Steele Creek Division.

On Saturday, September 5, shortly before 3 a.m., officers responded to an Assist MEDIC call for service at the 1900 block of Mereview Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with apparent gunshot wound. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.

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 and Victim Services also responded to assist.

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