Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the University City Division
Published on July 21, 2025
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, July 21, 2025) – As a result of the continued investigation, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) detectives identified a 16-year-old juvenile as a suspect in the homicide of Daeveon Roseboro, 18.
On Friday, July 18, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) arrested the juvenile suspect. Detectives transported the suspect to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) to be interviewed by homicide detectives.
At the conclusion of this interview, the juvenile was transported to the Stonewall Jackson Juvenile Detention Facility.
The juvenile was charged with First Degree Murder and Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.
Mr. Roseboro’s next of kin has been notified of this case update.
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 Barnett 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: 20250611-2326-03.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, June 12, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 11000 block of Hyde Pointe Court in the University City Division.
On Wednesday, June 11, at approximately 11:26 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service in the 11000 block of Hyde Pointe Court. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. MEDIC transported the victim to the hospital where the victim was later pronounced deceased.
Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation. Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services and MEDIC 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 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Barnett 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: 20250611-2326-03.
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