Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Westover Division

Published on October 04, 2026

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026) – The victim in this case has been identified as William Nikos Davis, 31.

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 Dougherty 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: 20261004-0202-03.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 200 block of W. Woodlawn Rd. in the Westover Division.

On Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026 shortly after 2 a.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Injury call for service in the 200 block of W. Woodlawn Rd. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims who had sustained gunshot wounds.

One victim was transported by MEDIC to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The second victim was pronounced deceased on 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, Victim Services, CFD and MEDIC responded to assist.

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