Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Division

Published on July 11, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. – (Tuesday, July 11, 2023) – As a result of the continued investigation, detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified a 17-year-old juvenile suspect in connection to the murder of Raynard Milton Mahoney, Jr.

 

In the morning hours of Monday, July 10, 2023, the juvenile suspect turned themselves into detectives at the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown. The suspect was interviewed by detectives.  At the conclusion of the interview, the juvenile suspect was transported to a Juvenile Detention Center and charged with the following:

 

  • Murder
  • Shooting into Occupied Vehicle
  • Minor in Possession of a Firearm

 

The victim’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 Pearson 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: 20230518-1745-01.

 

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Friday, May 19, 2023) The victim in this case has been identified as Raynard Milton Mahoney, Jr. (DOB: 09/13/2005).  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 Pearson 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: 20230518-1745-01.

 

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Thursday, May 18, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 7300 block of Larwill Lane in the North Division.

 

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injuries call for service in the 7300 block of Larwill Lane.  Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  Medic responded to the scene and transported the victim to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.  The victim was later pronounced deceased.  

 

Representatives from CMPD's Operations Command, Victim Services, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office Homicide Prosecution Team, MEDIC, and the Charlotte Fire Department also assisted.

 

A person of interest has been located and has been taken into custody on weapons charges.  CMPD is not currently looking for any other suspects at this time. 

 

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 Pearson 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: 20230518-1745-01.

 

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