Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Westover Division
Published on August 03, 2025
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, Aug. 4, 2025) – As a result of the continued investigation, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) detectives identified Steven Downing Jr., 29, in connection to this investigation and obtained warrants for his arrest.
Downing was transported to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) where he was interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Downing was transported to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
- Murder
- Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon
The victim in this case has been identified as Stephen Jerome Carroll II, 39.
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 Division. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Moran is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by calling Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, using the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App or by visiting the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20250803-0307-03.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 6200 block of South Boulevard in the Westover Division.
On Saturday, Aug. 2, shortly before midnight, officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the 6200 block of South Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported by MEDIC to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased shortly after.
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, Charlotte Fire Department 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 McCall is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by calling Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, using the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App or by visiting the Charlotte Crime Stoppers website. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20250802-2355-00.
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