Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Central Division
Published on September 15, 2023
Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, September 15, 2023) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified a suspect in connection to the murder of Kenneth McKinnon.
On Thursday, September 14, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested Demarques Arnez Carter (DOB: 10/19/1995). Mr. Carter was transported to the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown (601 E. Trade St.) where he was interviewed by detectives. At the conclusion of the interview, Mr. Carter was transferred into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with the following:
- Murder (1st Degree)
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Mr. McKinnon’s next of kin has been notified of the 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-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective B. Sinnott is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20230912-1508-02.
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Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Central Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, September 14, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Kenneth McKinnon (DOB: 07/10/1967). The victim’s family 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 Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective B. Sinnott is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20230912-1508-02.
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Homicide Investigation in the Central Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, September 12, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 700 block of West Ninth Street in the Central Division.
On Tuesday, September 12, shortly after 3:00 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service in the 700 block of West Ninth. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.
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, CFD 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-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective B. Sinnott is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20230912-1508-02.
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