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| Nathaniel Belk |
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and A/D/W Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting in the 300 block of Benjamin Street in the Westover Division, which left one man dead. The call for service was reported on July 19th at 10:49 pm. The victim has been identified as Tevin Massey.
Westover Division officers responded to South Side Homes to investigate the report that one person had been shot. Upon arrival, patrol officers located an unresponsive male lying in the street suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on scene.
Based upon initial witness statements, the victim was in the common area of the apartment complex when he was approached by a black male suspect who was armed with a firearm. The suspect shot the victim at least once and then fled the immediate area on foot. No one else was injured as a result of the shooting. The suspect description at this point is that of a 6’ tall black male wearing black shorts, a black t-shirt and a black baseball cap.
Witnesses have been transported to police headquarters to be questioned by detectives. In addition, detectives are canvassing the complex to determine if there are any additional witnesses to this incident. Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Multiple officers with the K-9 Unit responded to the scene along with the Aviation Unit in order to attempt to locate the suspect.
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.