Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Central Division

Published on January 23, 2025

Homicide Investigation in the Central Division

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, January 23, 2025) – The victim in this case has been identified as Matthias Crockett, 15.

As a result of the continued investigation, Central Division officers arrived on scene and identified Keshawn Boyd, 27, as a suspect.

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

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

Boyd is charged with Murder.

Mr. Crockett’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 Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Dossett 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: 20250122-1846-00.

Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, January 22, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 400 block of West 8^th Street in the Central Division.

On Wednesday, January 22, shortly after 6:30 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the 400 block of West 8^th Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim who had multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by MEDIC.