Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are currently conducting a homicide investigation at 7129 Barrington Drive, Apt. B, in the North Tryon Division. The victim has been identified as Yumeka Caldwell, 21. Antonio Phifer, 25, was also found deceased inside the apartment. At this time it is believed that Mr. Phifer shot Ms. Caldwell then took his own life.
Shortly after 2:25 a.m., on July 10, 2009, North Tryon Division officers responded to a communicating a threat call at Ms. Caldwell’s apartment. When officers arrived on scene, they met Ms. Caldwell, who told them that she had received a threatening phone call from Mr. Phifer and that he was on the way to her apartment.
Shortly after officer’s arrival, Ms. Caldwell pointed out a vehicle in which Mr. Phifer was known to travel in leaving the parking lot. The officers continued their investigation by conducting a traffic stop a short distance away on that vehicle. Officers identified the occupants of the vehicle and found that Mr. Phifer was not inside the vehicle.
While officers continued their investigation at the traffic stop, 911 received another call from the complex that Mr. Phifer had kicked in the door to Ms. Caldwells’ apartment. Officers returned to the apartment where they were met by residents who stated that they heard multiple gunshots coming from inside the apartment. Officers made entry and found Ms. Caldwell and Mr. Phifer deceased inside the apartment.
Detectives with the Homicide Unit are conducting a canvass of the neighborhood. Crime Scene Search is on scene as well, photographing the scene and collecting physical evidence. Representatives with the Mobile Crisis Team and CDCP are on scene as well, offering their services.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. Detective J. Kelly is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
