Published on November 08, 2026
Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 5000 block of Ragsdale Drive in the University City Division.
On Sunday, Nov. 8, at approximately 8:34 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Injury call for service in the 5000 block of Ragsdale Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim who had sustained an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported by MEDIC and was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
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 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 Division. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Robayo is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or the Charlotte Crime Stoppers Website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20261106-1616-00.
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