Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide, ADW detectives, and Internal Affairs are currently conducting an in-custody death investigation at 926 Clanton Road . The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. in the Westover Division. The individual has not been positively identified; pending identification and family notification his name will be released.
At approximately 2:30 p.m. today, the Firearms Enforcement Unit and Westover Division officers served a search warrant at 4416 South Tryon St , the AARCS Residence Suites in which one female was taken into police custody for delay and obstruct. Another male individual who was in the room during the execution of the search warrant told officers he had ingested narcotics as police entered the room. Officers immediately called Medic who responded and transported the male voluntarily to Carolinas Medical Center for the treatment. The male was not in police custody and left the hospital on his own accord before being treated by medical staff.
Shortly after 5:00 p.m., Westover Division Sergeant A. S. Harris was on routine patrol traveling on Clanton Road when he was flagged down by the earlier mentioned male. The male demanded to be taken to the hospital by Sergeant Harris who immediately called for Medic. Prior to Medic’s arrival the male tried to forcibly enter Sgt. Harris’ patrol vehicle and then attempted to enter a nearby residence. During the encounter, the male vomited several small baggies. Additional Westover Division officers responded to assist Sgt. Harris and placed the male in restraints; Charlotte Fire Department was on scene and monitored the male along with CMPD officers until Medic arrived. Medic treated and transported the male to Carolina ’s Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.
Based on the information obtained from the preliminary investigation and evidence at the scene, detectives are working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the individual’s death. In addition, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department Internal Affairs unit will be conducting a separate internal investigation per departmental policy.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. Detective K. Martin is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
