Detectives Investigating a Homicide off The Plaza

Case Update: 3/11/10: Earlier tonight, Mr. Fernandez was taken into custody by officers with VCAT, SWAT and Vice & Narcotics. Mr. Fernandez is currently at CMPD police headquarters and will be transported to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office where he will remain in their custody.
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Case Update: Homicide Detectives have signed a murder warrant on Ramon Fernandez in reference to the homicide investigation at 6424 #D, The Plaza. Ramon Fernandez is an Hispanic male and he should be considered armed and dangerous.

VCAT is currently searching for Mr. Fernandez. Anyone with information about Mr. Fernandez’s where about is asked to call 704.336.VCAT. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective T. Purdy is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting an investigation into a shooting at 6424 #D The Plaza, which resulted in the death of the victim. The call for service came in at 8:16 p.m. The victim has been identified as Victor Hugo Mazariegos.

North Tryon Division officers received a call for service in reference to a person shot inside the above listed apartment. When they arrived, they found a male subject lying on the floor suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on scene.

Based on preliminary witness statements, the victim and the suspect, Ramon Fernandez, (who shared the apartment with two other roommates) got into a verbal argument that escalated to the point where Fernandez shot the victim. The suspect then ran out of the apartment and fled the complex. The manner in which the suspect fled the apartment is unknown at this initial stage of the investigation. Officers and detectives are currently searching for the suspect. It is important to note that this is not a random act of violence.

Detectives with the A/D/W Unit and Firearms Enforcement Division assisted the Homicide Unit with this investigation from its initial stages. Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to photograph it and collect physical evidence.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective T. Purdy is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.