Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division

Published on September 09, 2023

Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, September 9, 2023) – The victim in this case has been identified as Gustavo Adolfo Nunez (DOB: 09/11/1998). 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 C. 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: 20230909-0117-01.

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Charlotte, N.C. – (Saturday, September 9, 2023) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 2000 block of Prospect Drive in the North Tryon Division.

On Saturday, September 9, shortly before 1:30 a.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service in the 2000 block of Prospect Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. Officers 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 responded.

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 C. 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: 20230909-0117-01.

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