Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Published on February 10, 2024
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, February 10, 2024) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit identified and obtained arrest warrants for a suspect in connection to this case.
On Friday, February 9, 2024, the CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested Shawn Taliesin Davis Jr (DOB: 02/26/1994) and transported him to the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) to be interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Davis was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
- First Degree Murder
- Attempted First Degree Murder
- Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon (2 counts)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Property (3 counts)
The victim’s next of kin have been notified of the arrest.
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 O’Dell 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: 20231227-0232-00.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, December 28, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Murahnee Johnson (DOB: 06/21/2006). The victim’s next of kin 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-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective O’Dell 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: 20231227-0232-00.
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Homicide Investigation in the Steele Creek Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, December 27, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 16200 block of Long Talon Way in the Steele Creek Division.
On Wednesday, December 27, 2023, shortly after 2:30 a.m., Steele Creek Division officers responded to a shots fired call in the 16200 block of Long Talon Way. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims with apparent gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC. Another victim was transported by MEDIC to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Upon the initial investigation, officers also discovered an occupied residence was shot into. No one inside in the residence was struck by gunfire.
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 MEDIC 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 O’Dell 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: 20231227-0232-00.
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