Detectives Investigating a Homicide on Remus Road

Kenneth Ravenell

UPDATE: (5/24/11) Kenneth Ravenell voluntarily contacted CMPD’s Homicide Unit to speak with detectives about the murder of Brandon Davis.  After speaking with detectives, Mr. Ravenell was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder and Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.  Detectives were able to locate and recover the White Volvo associated with the case as well.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and A/D/W Unit are investigating a homicide that occurred in the 2600 block of Remus Road in the Westover Division. The call for service came in at 4:10 a.m., on Saturday, May 21, 2011. The victim has been identified as Brandon Davis.

Westover Division officers responded to an A/D/W with injury call in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived on the scene, they located Mr. Davis lying on the street suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Medic arrived on scene and transported Mr. Davis to Carolinas Medical Center where he was rushed into surgery. Mr. Davis was listed in stable condition after coming out of surgery, but succumbed to his injuries tonight at 5:57 p.m.

Desmond Singleton

Based upon initial witness statements, Mr. Davis had been involved in an argument that escalated into a physical altercation with the suspect, Desmond Terrill Singleton.

Mr. Singleton shot Mr. Davis during the altercation and fled the scene in a vehicle. Officers later stopped a vehicle which matched the description of the vehicle in which Mr. Singleton fled the scene. Mr. Singleton was inside the vehicle and detained. Initially Mr. Singleton was charged with ADWIKISI, as Mr. Davis had survived surgery; however, that charge has been changed to Murder with Mr. Davis’ passing.

Crime Scene Search responded to the scene of the shooting to 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 Sarvis is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.