Case Update: Homicide Investigation in University City Division

Published on April 09, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, April 10, 2026) – On Friday, April 10, 2026, the victim in this case succumbed to injuries sustained in connection with the April 9 Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Injury call for service and was pronounced deceased.

The victim in this case is Virgil Leroy Hardeman Jr., 38.

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 Division. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Moore 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: 20260409-2030-00.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, April 9, 2026) - Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are conducting an assault with a deadly weapon investigation in the 100 block of East McCullough Dr. in the University City Division.

On Thursday, April 9, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Injury call for service in the 100 block of East McCullough Dr. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim who had sustained gunshot wounds. MEDIC responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

University City Division and 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, K9 Unit and the Charlotte Fire Department also assisted.

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