Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Westover Division

Published on January 22, 2025

Homicide Investigation in the Westover Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, January 22, 2025) – The victim in this case has been identified as Jadarrian Boyd, 28.

As a result of the continued investigation, Westover Division officers arrived on scene and identified Shakara Linette Sinclair, 30, as a suspect.

Officers transported Sinclair to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) where she was interviewed by homicide detectives.

At the conclusion of this interview, Sinclair was arrested and transferred into custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Sinclair is charged with Murder.

Mr. Boyd’s next of kin has been notified of his death and this arrest.

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 Haulsee is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or Charlotte Crime Stoppers. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20250121-2208-00.

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, January 21, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 5700 block of Leake Street in the Westover Division.

On Tuesday, January 21, shortly after 10:00 p.m., officers responded to a domestic violence assault call for service in the 5700 block of Leake Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim who had a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC.

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 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Haulsee is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or Charlotte Crime Stoppers. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20250121-2208-00.