Case Update: Based on the information obtained from the preliminary investigation and evidence at the scene, this incident has been ruled a suicide.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide and ADW Detectives are currently conducting a death investigation at 1400 Parker Rd. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 5:05 p.m. in the Westover Division. The victim has been identified; pending family notification her name will be released.
Westover Division officers responded to an assist fire call. Upon their arrival, The Charlotte Fire Department had extinguished a vehicle fire and discovered a female victim suffering from a single gunshot wound. CFD and Medic treated the victim on scene and transported her to Carolinas Medical Center. A short time later she was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Westover Division officers and K-9 officers canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses. Crime Scene Search units are processing the scene for physical evidence and members of the Arson Task Force are working to determine the cause and origin of the vehicle fire. In addition, Homicide and ADW detectives are interviewing witnesses.
Based on the information obtained from the preliminary investigation and evidence at the scene, detectives are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the victim’s death.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. Detective T. Purdy is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
