He has been charged with one count of Murder and two counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, and Possession of Heroin. Mr. Collison has been transported to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office where he will remain in their custody. This was not a random act of violence; the suspect was a known associate of the victim in this case.
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Homicide and A/D/W Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are conducting an investigation into a homicide that took place at 5540 Shopping Center Drive at 6:59 p.m., in the University City Division. The deceased has been identified; his name is being withheld pending family notification.
University City Division officers responded to a call for service shortly before 7:00 p.m. in reference to a shooting and upon arrival found the victim in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on scene.
The initial investigation shows that a struggle ensued and during the altercation, one of the victims suffered a fatal gunshot wound when the suspect discharged his weapon. The suspect then fled on foot to an adjacent strip mall where he was apprehended a short time later by responding University City Division officers. A weapon was recovered on scene.
The other victim has been transported to the Law Enforcement Center where he is cooperating with Homicide Detectives.
Detectives with the Homicide, ADW, Gang and Firearms Units 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. Detective N. McKee is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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Homicide and A/D/W Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are conducting an investigation into a homicide that took place at 5540 Shopping Center Drive at 6:59 p.m., in the University City Division. The deceased has been identified; his name is being withheld pending family notification.
University City Division officers responded to a call for service shortly before 7:00 p.m. in reference to a shooting and upon arrival found the victim in the parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on scene.
The initial investigation shows that a struggle ensued and during the altercation, one of the victims suffered a fatal gunshot wound when the suspect discharged his weapon. The suspect then fled on foot to an adjacent strip mall where he was apprehended a short time later by responding University City Division officers. A weapon was recovered on scene.
The other victim has been transported to the Law Enforcement Center where he is cooperating with Homicide Detectives.
Detectives with the Homicide, ADW, Gang and Firearms Units 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. Detective N. McKee is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.