Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Metro Division

Published on August 21, 2025

Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025) – As a result of the continued investigation in the death of Demarcus Gerald, 25, detectives identified Dontae Harrison, 27, as a suspect in this case.

On Tuesday, Aug. 18, Harrison was arrested in Atlanta by FBI agents. Harrison will be extradited to Charlotte and transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.

Harrison is charged with Murder.

Mr. Gerald’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 Diekhaus is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting 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: 20241207-1845-00.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 1400 block of West Trade St. in the Metro Division.

On Saturday, Dec. 7, shortly after 5 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Injuries call for service at the 1400 block of West Trade St. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim that had sustained apparent gunshot wounds. MEDIC transported the victim to the hospital with life threatening injuries.

On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the victim, Demarcus Gerald, 25, succumbed to his injuries.

Mr. Gerald’s next of kin has been notified of his death.

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