Case Update: Family notification for the victim in this morning's shooting at 1120 Lakemist Drive has been completed by Homicide detectives. The victim is 40-year old Brian Nelson Oxner. In addition, detectives have charged the suspect, Christopher Love, with Murder.----------------------------
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are currently investigating a homicide at 1120 Lakemist Drive. The incident occurred on Saturday, February 14, 2009, at 2:47 a.m., in the Steele Creek Division. The victim has been identified; pending family notification their name will be released.
Steele Creek Division officers responded to a call for service in reference to someone being shot. When officers arrived on scene they located the victim lying inside of the residence suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene.
Based on the preliminary investigation, detectives believe this is a domestic related shooting. At this time, a suspect has been identified and is being transported to police headquarters to be interviewed by Homicide detectives.
Homicide Unit detectives canvassed the neighborhood and Crime Scene Search units are processing the scene for physical evidence.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. Detective T. Brandon is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.