Update: CMPD Homicide detectives have charged Tanya Renee Dixon with the murder of Mr. Young.----------------------------------
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are currently investigating a shooting on Rocky Mount Ct., which left one man deceased. The victim in this incident has been identified as William Thomas Young, 27. The incident occurred on Monday, June 1, 2009, at approximately 9:24 a.m., at 5823 Rocky Mount Ct. in the Freedom Division.
Freedom Division officers responded to an assist Medic call for service at 5823 Rocky Mount Ct. When officers arrived on scene they discovered that an altercation had taken place inside the residence. At approximately 10:00 a.m., CMPD officers received a call for service that a man was being treated for a gunshot wound at Mercy Hospital. He was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. Detectives determined that the man who was deceased at Mercy was involved in the altercation that took place on Rocky Mount Ct.
Based on the preliminary investigation and witness statements, the deceased individual and suspect are known to each other. Detectives are currently interviewing witnesses at police headquarters.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. Detective P. Rainwater is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
Freedom Division officers responded to an assist Medic call for service at 5823 Rocky Mount Ct. When officers arrived on scene they discovered that an altercation had taken place inside the residence. At approximately 10:00 a.m., CMPD officers received a call for service that a man was being treated for a gunshot wound at Mercy Hospital. He was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. Detectives determined that the man who was deceased at Mercy was involved in the altercation that took place on Rocky Mount Ct.
Based on the preliminary investigation and witness statements, the deceased individual and suspect are known to each other. Detectives are currently interviewing witnesses at police headquarters.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. Detective P. Rainwater is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.