Case Update: Homicide in the University City Division (Mallard Creek)

Published on September 25, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, September 25, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Joshua Howze (DOB: 12/16/1998).  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 Trietley 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: 20230924-2209-01.

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Homicide Investigation in the University City Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, Sept 24, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation near the 13700 block of Mallard Creek Road in the University City Division.

On Sunday, September 24, 2023, shortly after 10:00 p.m., University City Division officers responded to an ADW with Injury call for service near the 13700 block of Mallard Creek Road. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased by Medic. Another gunshot wound victim was located nearby and was taken to the hospital. All involved parties have been identified. Detectives are not currently seeking any other suspects.

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, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team, 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 Trietley 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: 20230924-2209-01