UPDATE: On Sunday afternoon, CMPD Homicide Unit Detectives signed a murder warrant against Keenan Daryl Harte for the murder of Mr. Blackeney. The Violent Criminals Apprehension Team (VCAT) along with the assistance of officers from the University City Division arrested Mr. Harte without incident on Sunday night.This marks Mr. Harte’s 11th arrest in Mecklenburg County since August of 2005.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are currently investigating a homicide which occurred in the parking lot at 3112 The Plaza. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 4:00 a.m., in the Eastway Division. The victim has been identified as Brandon Blackeney, 21.
Eastway Division officers responded to a call for service in reference to a subject having been shot in the area of Club Crystal. When officers arrived on scene they located Mr. Blackeney suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Medic pronounced Mr. Blackeney deceased on scene.
Based on the preliminary information, detectives have reason to believe that Mr. Blackeney was in the area with the intention of going to Club Crystal. While standing in a parking lot across Shamrock Drive, Mr. Blackeney had a dispute with a black male. The black male is believed to have shot the victim and fled the area in a white Dodge Charger.
The Homicide Unit and ADW Unit canvassed the neighborhood for any potential witnesses. Crime Scene Search units processed 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.