Case Update: Saturday, November 21st- The victim in this case has been identified as Kevin Lee Johnson Jr., 20. His family has been notified of his death.Gabrielle Marie Michaux, 17, has been charged with the murder of Mr. Johnson.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are investigating a stabbing at 2921 Royston Road which left one person dead.
The incident occurred at 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 21, 2009. The victim has been identified; pending notification of his next of kin, his name is being withheld.
Metro Division officers were dispatched to an altercation at 2921 Royston Road . The caller stated that her daughter was in a physical altercation with a male subject who had been living at the home.
Based on initial information and evidence gathered at the scene, indications are that the seventeen year old daughter of the homeowner stabbed the male victim during the course of the physical altercation.
This investigation is still in its initial stages. The daughter of the homeowner has been taken to police headquarters for questioning. The victim’s name will be released when his next of kin has been notified. It is important to note that this incident is not a random act of violence; all those involved are known to each other.
Detectives with the Homicide Unit and ADW Unit are on scene conducting the investigation. Crime Scene Search is on scene as well, photographing the scene and collecting physical evidence.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit. Detective D. Osorio is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.