Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division
Published on May 01, 2023
Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division
Charlotte, N.C. – (Monday, May 1, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Nicholas Davon Cole (DOB 04/24/1997).
As a result of the continued investigation, Homicide Unit detectives identified the suspect as Adonis Smith (DOB 04/28/2002). Detectives obtained warrants on Smith for 1st Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Smith sustained a gunshot wound in the original incident and is hospitalized in critical but stable condition. He will be taken into custody once he is released from the hospital. The family of the victim has been notified of the charges.
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 Albanese 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: 20230429024502.
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Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, April 29, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide in the 100 block of Atando Ave in the North Tryon Division.
On Saturday, April 29, 2023, shortly after 2:45 a.m., North Tryon Division officers responded a Assault with a Deadly Weapon call for service in the 100 block of Atando Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim with traumatic injuries. Medic transported the victim to Atrium main with life threatening injuries. Hospital staff pronounced the victim deceased upon arrival.
Homicide Unit detectives and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services, the Charlotte Fire Department, and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team 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 Albanese 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: 20230429024502.
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