Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Published on February 15, 2024
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, February 15, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have charged a suspect in connection to this case.
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Steele Creek Division officers located and arrested the suspect, Leon Wilfrido Esquita (DOB: 03/07/1978). Mr. Esquita was transported to the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown (601 E. Trade St) to be interviewed by homicide detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Esquita was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
- Murder
- Shooting Into an Occupied Vehicle
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 Planty 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: 20240214-2149-01.
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Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, February 14, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 15700 block of Country House Street in the Steele Creek Division.
On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, shortly before 10:00 p.m., Steele Creek Division officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 15700 block of Country House Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a female victim with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on the scene.
A person of interest was located in the area following the incident. At this time, detectives are not seeking any other persons related to this case. Preliminary information suggests that this was not a random act of violence.
Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Investigations responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from 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 Planty 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: 20240214-2149-01.
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