Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Division
Published on December 24, 2023
Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, December 27, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Howard Maurice Higgins (DOB 12/09/1983). 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 Tisdale 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: 20231224-1045-01.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, December 24, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation near the 1600 block of Flagler Lane in the North Division.
On Sunday, December 24, 2023, shortly before 11 a.m., North Division officers responded to a ADW with Injury call for service in the 1600 block of Flagler Lane. Upon arrival, officers discovered one victim in a vehicle with apparent gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased by Medic.
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, 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 Tisdale 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: 20231224-1045-01.
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