UPDATE: The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that Ms. Gabbidon was pregnant at the time of her death. As such, additional charges are possible in this investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Morales is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation at 6315 Rockwell Church Road in the University City Division. The call for service came in at 12:24 a.m., on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. The victim has been identified as 17-year old Hawa Gabbidon.
University City patrol officers responded to an ADW call in reference to a subject shot in Theresa Elder Park. When officers arrived on scene, they located a female subject in the park suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased by Medic at 12:34 a.m.
Detectives with the Homicide Unit are canvassing the neighborhood to determine whether there are any witnesses to this incident. The investigation is in its early stages. As additional information develops, it will be released by CMPD Public Affairs.
Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives of the Vice and Gang Unit also responded to the scene.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Morales is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
