Man Shot & Killed on Wilora Lake Rd

UPDATE:  Detectives with the Homicide Unit have charged and arrested Bobby Renard Glenn with the murder of Gregory Lamont Kilgo. Mr. Glenn is currently at CMPD Headquarters and will shortly be transported to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, where he will remain in their custody. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting that occurred at the 5600 block of Wilora Lake Road which left one man dead. The deceased has been identified as Christopher (Chris) Cordero.  The call for service came in at 5:34 p.m. on June 11, 2012.  This is the 23rd murder in Charlotte in 2012.

Hickory Grove patrol officers responded to a 911 call for service on Wilora Lake Road in reference to one male shot in a driveway. Upon arrival the victim was located and pronounced deceased by Medic.

The initial investigation indicates that the suspects and the victim had altercation in the driveway which led to the shooting. This does not appear to be a random act of violence. We believe at this time that the victim and suspects are known to one another.

According to witnesses the suspects are described as two black males, one with dreadlocks. They were last seen fleeing the scene in a white SUV, possibly a Ford Explorer, towards Sharon Amity Road. The K-9 Unit responded and attempted to track the suspect. Patrol units, as well as the helicopter, circulated the area but officers have been unable to locate the suspects at this time. Detectives are currently canvassing the area to determine if anyone saw or heard anything in the moments leading up to the shooting that will aid in the investigation.

Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team as well as the Vice and Gang Unit 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 D. Abbott is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Detectives Investigating a Homicide in the Metro Division

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting that occurred at the 400 block of Coxe Avenue which left one man dead. The deceased has been identified as Gregory Lamont Kilgo.  The call for service came in at 9:04pm on Saturday, June 9, 2012.  This is the 22nd murder in Charlotte in 2012.

Metro Division patrol officers responded to a 911 call for service on Coxe Avenue in reference to one male shot in the roadway.  Upon arrival, the victim was located and pronounced deceased.

According to witnesses the suspect is described as a black male with short dreadlocks wearing all black. The K-9 Unit responded and attempted to track the suspect. Patrol units, as well as the helicopter, circulated the area but officers have been unable to locate the suspect at this time.

Detectives are currently canvassing the area to determine if anyone saw or heard anything in the moments leading up to the shooting that will aid in the investigation.

Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team as well as the Vice and Gang Unit responded to the scene.

As additional information develops in this case it will be released by CMPD Public Affairs. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective B. Fitch is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Man Shot & Killed on Effingham Road

Shaun Morgan-Dalton

UPDATE:   The Violent Criminal Apprehension Team located and arrested two suspects wanted for the murder of Myron A. Billings.  Shaun Morgan-Dalton was arrested at the 600 block of Ambassador Street and is charged with Murder, two counts of Armed Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery.

The second suspect, Prince Edward Hannah was also arrested by VCAT and is being charged with Murder, two counts of Armed Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery. The initial investigation indicates that there was a per-arranged meeting between the victim and the suspects.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting that occurred at 1305 Effingham Road which left one man dead.  The victim has been positively identified as Myron Billings. The call for service came in at 12:06 pm.

CMPD Metro Division patrol officers responded to 1305 Effingham Road in reference to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, they located a male subject suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was transported to CMC-Main with life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced deceased a short time later.

Prince Hannah

The initial investigation indicates that there was a per-arranged meeting between the Billings and the suspect(s). Shortly after the shooting, detectives located the getaway vehicle, a white Oldsmobile Cutlass Sierra, in the 2600 block of Rose Street, unoccupied.

Detectives are currently canvassing the area to determine if anyone saw or heard anything in the moments leading up to the shooting that will aid in the investigation.

Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. The Helicopter Unit, members of the Vice and Gang Unit as well as the Robbery and Firearms Unit responded to assist with the investigation. Representatives of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team responded to the scene as well.

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

Three Bystanders Hit by Stray Bullets During Shoot-Out

Terry Tedder

UPDATE: Terry ONeal Tedder was arrested by members of the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team as he was wanted in connection with the shooting at 2505 N. Pine Street in which three subjects, including a juvenile, were shot and injured.   Mr. Tedder was charged with 3 counts of ADWISI and possession of a Firearm by Felon.

UPDATE:   Onslow Black was arrested and charged with four counts of assault with a deadly weapon- serious injury and other drug charges.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Assault with a Deadly Weapon Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting which left three bystanders injured. The call for service came in at approximately 6pm.

Metro Division patrol officers responded to 2505 N. Pine Street where they located three female victims on the property suffering from gunshot wounds.  The victims were transported to the hospital by MEDIC with non-life threatening injuries.

Based upon initial witness statements, two male adults who were known acquaintances got into an altercation which escalated and shots were fired. The three individuals who were shot were standing in the yard near the altercation and were struck by gunfire.

Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence.   Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Woman Found Dead in Parking Lot on North Tryon Street

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and A/D/W Unit are conducting a homicide investigation at 1018 North Tryon Street in the Metro Division. The call for service was reported at 7:02 pm, on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. The victim has been positively identified as Bridgette Nicole Evans. Sadly, Evans has appeared on this website several times due to her history of prostitution arrests.

Metro Division officers responded to a Person Down call for service in reference to a woman who was found lying on the ground behind a business. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim lying unresponsive in the parking lot. Medic transported her to Carolinas Medical Center where she was pronounced deceased at 8:07 p.m. Based upon initial statements, witnesses saw a woman lying on the ground and went to a nearby business to call 911 and report the incident.

Detectives are currently following up on leads and will continue to canvass the area in the coming hours to determine if anyone saw or heard anything in the area that may be related to this investigation. Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene 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 Tisdale is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Detectives Investigating Homicide on Rogers Street

Derrick Huey

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and A/D/W Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting which occurred in the front yard of 3727 Rogers Street.  The call for service was reported at 10:56 pm on Thursday, October 13, 2011. The victim has been positively identified as James Love.  CMPD has charged Derrick Huey with murder.

Metro Division Officers responded to an ADW-with Injury call. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a male subject lying on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medic arrived and transported the victim to Carolinas Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased upon arrival.

Based upon initial witness statements, Mr. James Love and Derrick Huey were involved in an altercation which led to the shooting. The two men were known to each other- this is not a random act of violence. Huey was located a short distance away and has been transported to police headquarters for questioning and booked in the Mecklenburg County Jail.

Detectives are currently canvassing the surrounding neighborhood to determine if there are any additional witnesses to the incident. Detectives are not looking for any additional suspects at this time.

Clinicians with the Child Development-Community Policing (CDCP) Program, as there were several children inside the home at the time of the incident. The CDCP is a partnership between the CMPD and Mecklenburg County Provided Services Organization. For additional information on the CDCP, click here.

Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence/ forensic evidence. The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team responded to the scene as well.

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

Man Shot and Killed at University Gardens Apartments

Chapman

UPDATE: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives have arrested and charged Roshode Chapman with the murder of Mr. Bouldin.  Mr. Chapman and Mr. Bouldin were known associates to each other. Mr. Chapman will be transported to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, where he will remain in their custody.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting in the 3100 block of Southwest Boulevard in the Metro Division at the University Gardens Apartment complex. The call for service was reported at 1:49 a.m., on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. The deceased has been identified as Rashan Malik Bouldin.

Metro Division Officers, in the neighborhood for an unrelated call for service, heard multiple shots fired in the area and responded to the apartment complex where they found Mr. Bouldin suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. As officers arrived at the scene, they saw a black male run from the scene. They immediately sealed off the crime scene and called for the K-9 Unit to assist in tracking the male who ran from the scene. Medic arrived on scene shortly after patrol officers and pronounced Mr. Bouldin deceased at 1:57 a.m.

Less than an hour later, a male subject called 911 to report that he was involved in the incident on Southwest Boulevard. Officers responded to his location and transported him voluntarily to Police Headquarters to be interviewed by detectives. Homicide Unit Detectives are canvassing the complex to determine if there are additional witnesses to the incident who have yet to come forward.

Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene 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 Brewington is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

CMPD Detectives Investigating Homicide in Metro Division

UPDATE: Mr. Hamid El passed away earlier this morning as a result of the gunshot injury he sustained. Homicide Unit Detectives have arrested Desmon Antoine Curry and charged him with the murder of Mr. Hamid El.  The shooter, Desmon Curry will remain in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide and ADW Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting which took place near the intersection of North Church Street and West 24th Street in the Metro Division. The call for service was reported at 2:13 this morning.  The shooting victim, Tariq Hamid El (AKA Bobby Steele) was transported to Carolinas Medical Center with life threatening injuries.

Metro Division officers responded to the above listed intersection in reference to an ADW call placed by the driver of a vehicle who claimed that he was involved in a moving altercation with the driver of another vehicle. The caller stated that he did fire multiple gunshots at the second vehicle. When Metro Division patrol officers arrived on scene, they located the victim inside his vehicle on West 24th Street suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medic transported the victim to CMC with life threatening injuries.

The caller remained on scene and is currently being interviewed at police headquarters. Detectives are requesting that anyone who may have witnessed two vehicles driving aggressively around the area 24th Street and Tryon Street in the minutes leading up to the shooting to please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Santiago is the lead detective assigned to the case.

Was it a full moon last week?  Mr. Hamid El is the 5th murder victim in the past week...  So much for our homicide numbers being low for 2011. 

Man Shot & Killed on Columbus Circle - 2 Men Charged with Murder

Campton Wolfe

UPDATE:  Detectives have arrested Campton Wolfe and Cornell Blackwell for the murder of  Caleb Coppenhaver.  Both men are charged with Murder, Conspiracy to Commit Armed Robbery and Armed Robbery.

This case remains an active investigation and detectives continue to urge anyone with information in this case to call 704-432-TIPS.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and ADW Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting which left one man dead. The incident took place at the rear of a vacant house located at 2508 Columbus Circle in the Metro Division. The call for service was reported at 10:47pm on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. 

The shooting victim has been positively identified as Caleb Coppenhaver.

Metro Division officers responded to Columbus Circle to investigate the report of an ADW. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Medic arrived on scene and transported the victim to Carolinas Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased at 11:29 p.m.

Based upon initial information that detectives gathered on scene and from witnesses, this is not a random act of violence. The suspects are described as two black males, one thin and one heavy, both about 6’ tall. The suspects fled the immediate area on foot and then possibly got into a dark colored vehicle after the shooting. Witnesses have been transported to police headquarters to give statements. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood in an effort to identify witnesses who have yet to come forward.

Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. The Vice and Gang Unit, K-9 Unit and the Aviation Unit responded to the scene along with the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team.

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

VCAT Looking for Man who Used Dogs to Assault CMPD Officers

Jose Daniel Perez

UPDATE:   Jose Daniel Perez was arrested on July 10, 2011.  He has been charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of assault on a police officer with a deadly weapon.
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On July 6, 2011, at 10:45 am,  CMPD Metro Division officers responded to the 3400 block of Statesville Avenue in reference to a male subject who had been assaulted.  Upon their arrival, the victim advised that his step-father, Jose Daniel Perez, became upset and asked to speak to the victim.

Once outside, the Perez’s dog attacked the victim. The victim was transported with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect left the scene before being located by officers a short time later.  While officers began to speak with the Perez, his dog lunged at officers. While attempting to detain Mr. Jose Perez, he unleashed his dog on officers. Officers retreated to safety.


CMPD & VCAT is asking anyone who can assist them in locating this individual to please call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

CMPD Metro Division Officers Arrest Three Robbery Suspects

On May 14th at approx. 1:45 am, CMPD's Metro Division Officers responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon which occurred in the 2500 block of Beatties Ford Road.  The victims stated they just left the McDonald’s when the three suspects approached them at gunpoint and demanded that the victims empty their pockets. One of the victims resisted and was struck in the face with the weapon.

Jarvis Jabar Wilson

A neighbor assisted the victims and circulated the area looking for the suspects.  A short time later, the victims spotted the suspects on Keller Street and called 911 with the description and whereabouts of the suspects. 

Officers arrived on Keller Street and observed three men matching the description of the suspects and detained the trio.  The victims positively identified the suspects as the men involved in the robbery.  Police arrested Keith Rivera, David Lameek Rivera and Jarvis Jabar Wilson.  All three suspects were arrested and charged with two counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery.

Officers were able to make quick arrests in this case with the assistance of an engaged neighbor who helped the victims locate the suspects.  CMPD continues to urge citizens to observe and report suspicious activity by calling 911.  Anyone with information on any unsolved cases may forward their anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Homicide Detectives Investigating a Murder on Polk St

WANTED: Sidney Mays

UPDATE: A murder warrant has been obtained and CMPD Homicide Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sidney O’Neal Mays.

He is described as a black male, 30 years old, 5’9”, 175-180 pounds, bald, goatee, no front teeth   He was last seen wearing a gray tank top and blue jeans, possibly wearing a black ball cap with white lettering. 
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department A/D/W and Homicide Units are investigating a shooting at the 1500 block of Polk Street in the Metro Division. The call for service came in at 8:32pm.  The victim has been identified as Clarence James Carter.

Metro Division officers responded to an ADW call for service in reference to a male subject being shot subsequent to a neighborhood dispute. When officers arrived on scene, they located the victim lying on the ground suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. Medic arrived and transported the victim to Carolinas Medical Center with life threatening injuries. The victim was pronounced by medical staff at the hospital a short time later.

Witnesses to the shooting have been transported to police headquarters for questioning. Officers located a person of interest and that person has been transported to police headquarters as well for questioning. At this early point in the investigation, it is apparent that this is not a random act of violence as the deceased and the shooter were known to each other.

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

Fourth Student Robbed near Johnson & Wales University

In the past two weeks, robbers have targeted four different students near the uptown campus of Johnson & Wales University.  The latest incident occurred last night in the fourth ward when a student was sitting on the front steps of an apartment around 11 pm on West 5th Street when he was approached by a man who pointed a gun at his stomach and demanded money.  The victim did not have any money so he gave the robber his cell phone and the suspect ran away.

Prior to the robbery last night, two students were robbed last Sunday and another was robbed last Tuesday evening. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Johnson & Wales University issued a crime alert to students last Wednesday warning them about the two previous incidents.

According to the warning e-mail, a female student was robbed around 8:30 pm last Tuesday night.  She told police she was leaving the library and walked up W Trade Street near a railroad overpass when a man walked up and started talking with her. The student said the man then showed her a gun in his waistband, demanded her purse and walked away.  She described the suspect as a black male with a slender build who is between 30-40 years old.

Last Sunday night, two other Johnson & Wales students were robbed at gunpoint near the campus. The incident happened around 10:30 pm. in the 300 block of South Cedar Street.  The victims told police three men came running up behind them, brandished a gun and forced them to lie down. The robbers stole the victims' cell phones, wallets, debit cards and cash.  Johnson & Wales Security can be reached at 980-598-1900.

CMPD Detectives Conducting a Double Murder Investigation

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department ADW and Homicide Units are conducting a death investigation at North Tryon and 24th Streets. The call for service came in at 2:29 a.m., on Monday, March 21, 2011. Two deceased victims were located in the vehicle and are identified as Luis Aguilar-Amezcua and Omar Mendez-Delacruz.

Metro Division officers received a call for service in reference to a personal injury accident of a vehicle that had been traveling inbound on North Tryon Street. The vehicle hit a pole near the intersection of 24th Street. Upon arrival, officers located a total of four occupants; two deceased of gunshot wounds, one suffering from non-life threatening injuries and transported to Carolinas Medical Center for treatment, and the last occupant was transported to the Law Enforcement Center for questioning.

At this time, detectives are looking for an older model SUV, possibly white in color and believe this vehicle may have been involved in this incident. Detectives with the Homicide Unit and ADW Unit are on scene conducting the investigation. Crime Scene Search is on scene as well, photographing the scene and collecting physical evidence.

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

CMPD Conducting an Armed Robbery & Police Shooting Investigation on West Trade Street

UPDATE:  (5/20/2011) - Investigators with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Internal Affairs and Homicide Units have concluded their investigation concerning an excessive use of force allegation involving CMPD officers. On March 20, 2011, officers attempted to stop a vehicle being driven by Malcolm Xavier Springs. The suspect fled the scene after shooting a man on West Trade Street. Springs subsequently jumped from the vehicle, leading officers on brief foot pursuit. The gunman, still armed at the time, eluded officers by running into a residential neighborhood on Garibaldi Avenue.


Steele Creek Officer B. Harrison located the suspect a short time later running towards him in between homes on Garibaldi Avenue. Springs confronted the officer and fired his weapon striking Officer Harrison in the leg. Officer Harrison fell to the ground, but managed to return fire from a prone position striking the suspect in the torso. Additional officers responded and saw that Officer Harrison was shot, they observed the suspect running away and gave pursuit on foot. Officers began to struggle with the suspect in an attempt to take him into custody. The suspect refused to obey repeated commands to comply with the officers and submit to arrest. This struggle took place within approximately three feet from the suspect’s weapon which was lying on the ground.

Following the incident, CMPD received information from citizens who stated they observed officers kicking and striking the suspect while he was on the ground. Some witnesses stated officers struck the suspect after he was placed in handcuffs. After learning of these serious allegations, CMPD immediately began to investigate to determine all of the facts and circumstances concerning this incident.


CMPD’s Internal Affairs Division immediately began the investigation and collaborated with the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office, FBI, US Attorney’s Office and the Department of Justice, due to the seriousness of the allegations that were made.


Investigators immediately returned to the neighborhood in an effort to locate individuals who witnessed the incident. Investigators interviewed a multitude of witnesses. Several of these individuals were interviewed as many as three times in an effort to ensure all information was obtained. Malcolm Xavier Springs was interviewed by Internal Affairs investigators on two separate occasions. Additionally, CMPD utilized the media asking anyone in the public who may have witnessed the incident to come forward or call a hotline CMPD dedicated specifically to this investigation.


Several canvasses of the area and neighborhood were conducted at different times of the day and night to give investigators several different perspectives of the crime scene. These canvasses included retracing the paths of the vehicle and foot pursuits as well as the area of Malcolm Spring’s apprehension. Locations that were retraced included streets, heavily wooded areas and fence lines. The police chief himself retraced these locations several times in an effort to ensure investigators had the proper resources and staff they needed to conduct a thorough investigation. More than 600 pages of information including documents, statements and photographs were generated during the course of this very comprehensive investigation.


The investigation confirmed officers did strike and kick the suspect during the struggle and that these strikes and kicks were delivered to maintain control of the suspect and to prevent him from gaining access to the weapon during the apprehension. These strikes and kicks were justified according to departmental policy and training. It was also determined that officers did not strike or kick the suspect after he was placed in handcuffs.


Investigators found no evidence to support the allegations of excessive use of force by the officers on the scene. This conclusion was determined after investigators reviewed the consistency of all statements from witnesses, police, fire and medic personnel who were on the scene of the incident as well as the hospital staff who treated the suspect. The review of medical records, photographs, audio and video recordings were also critical in determining the facts of this case. Investigators concluded that the officers involved utilized the reasonable amount of force necessary consistent with departmental policy and training. A review will take place to determine whether any enhanced training would be necessary concerning officers’ communication with each other when arresting a combative suspect. In addition, the manner in which officers give verbal commands to combative suspects will be reviewed.


“The actions of our officers were lawful, proper, and just, and they fell within CMPD’s use of force guidelines. I want to assure the public that we do not take allegations of this nature lightly and that we always will conduct an aggressive and thorough investigation,” stated Chief Rodney D. Monroe, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. In addition, I want to thank our citizens for their support which played a key role during the investigation. I encourage the public to always come forward with any information that would be beneficial to an ongoing departmental investigation. We have a responsibility to work together, police and citizens alike, to keep our community safe.”
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's A/D/W and Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting an investigation into a shooting that occurred at 1419 West Trade Street in the Metro Division. The suspect, Malcolm Xavier Springs, was transported to CMC for the treatment of serious injuries. He was released from the hospital on March 22nd and booked in the Mecklenburg County Jail.

Upon the officers’ arrival, a witness advised them of the suspect vehicle description. A BOLO (be on the lookout) was disseminated throughout the city. A short time later, an officer observed a vehicle matching the description and attempted to make a traffic stop near Highland Street and Marlowe Avenue, when the suspect jumped and ran from the vehicle.

Officers engaged in a short foot pursuit before the suspect eluded them. Canine Officers and the Aviation Unit were dispatched along with other officers to set up a perimeter to locate the suspect. Shortly thereafter, the suspect was located between homes on Garibaldi Avenue.

The suspect, Malcolm Xavier Springs, who was armed with a handgun, fired his weapon at Officer B. Harrison, striking him in the right leg. The officer returned fire and struck the suspect in the lower torso. The officer was transported to Presbyterian Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The suspect was transported to Carolinas Medical Center for treatment of life threatening injuries.

Investigators with the Internal Affairs Unit are on scene conducting a parallel investigation. It is standard procedure for Internal Affairs to investigate any time an officer discharges their weapon to ensure all CMPD policies and procedures have been followed.

If you have any information about any of the events that occurred, please call Detective Osorio at 704-432-TIPS, Internal Affairs at 704-336-2336 or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 if they have any information regarding the events listed above. The confidentiality of each person who calls to speak to a detective is assured!!

Metro Division Officers Arrest Robber of the Mighty Midget Market

Metro Division officers with CMPD arrested Antonio Bing for an armed robbery he committed on Sunday, December 19, 2010. At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, Metro Division officers were dispatched to the Mighty Midget Market located at 2201 Beatties Ford Road after the clerk called and stated she was robbed at gunpoint.

A short time later, a Metro Division officer observed a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle involved in the robbery parked outside of an apartment complex at 3108 Southwest Blvd. The woman who owned the car stated that Bing and her boyfriend used the vehicle earlier that morning.

The woman gave officers consent to search her residence and officers recovered a brown coat and face mask from the woman’s home. The victim later positively identified the clothing as the apparel the suspect wore in the robbery. Antonio Bing was arrested and charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Possession of a Firearm by a Felon.

Anyone with additional information concerning this case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600

Woman Killed Outside Strip Club- Two Brothers Arrested

UPDATE: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit detectives have filed murder charges against two brothers for the murder of Jaquina Harris.

The CMPD Violent Criminal Apprehension Team arrested Aaron Ashford and Elijah Ashford without incident.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation in the parking lot of Silver Fox, a strip club located at 3935 Statesville Avenue. The incident was reported at 2:01 am on Thursday, November 18, 2010. The victim has been identified as Juquina Harris.

CMPD Metro Division officers responded to a call about a shooting in the parking lot of club Silver Fox. When officers arrived on scene, they found a female lying on the ground outside the club suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic at 2:13 a.m.

Initial statements from witnesses in the parking lot area are that several subjects were involved in a physical altercation in the parking lot near the entrance to the club. Shortly after the fight began, one of these subjects pulled a handgun and multiple shots were fired in the parking lot.

Witnesses on scene stated that a green sedan left the parking lot on Statesville Avenue heading towards the city. A short time later, officers were dispatched to a call which came in from Carolinas Medical Center stating that a male subject who had been shot was dropped off by at least one other subject in a green Pontiac four door vehicle. Officers have detained at least one subject who was with the shooting victim when he arrived at the hospital. The vehicle in which they arrived in has been secured and will be processed by Crime Scene. At this stage of the investigation, it is believed that the two subjects who arrived at CMC were bystanders and one of the subjects was struck by gunfire.

Detectives have identified many witnesses both inside the club and in the parking lot area and will conduct interviews at police headquarters. Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to collect physical evidence and photograph the scene. Members of the ADW Unit and Gang Unit assisted the investigation since its inception.

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

Human Remains Found in the Metro Division

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting an investigation into a case of found human remains which were located in a concrete paved drainage ditch behind 299 Wadsworth Place, located in the Metro Division. The Medical Examiner’s Office has made the preliminary determination that the skull is most likely that of an adult African-American male. There does not appear to be any trauma to the skull. As of this time no additional remains have been located.

Early this morning, CMPD Officers responded to a call for service in reference to a human skull found by an employee of Blythe Development, a contractor working for Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s Storm Water Services. The crew was working to clear an overgrown drainage tributary which runs to Little Sugar Creek. The contract employee was clearing the drainage ditch with a Bobcat under the supervision of a drainage specialist with Storm Water Services when a human skull was found.

The workers stopped clearing the ditch immediately, shut down the machinery and called 911 to report the find. Metro Division officers taped off the scene and notified the Homicide Unit. At this initial stage of the investigation, a more detailed search of the area has not yet taken place; however, the Civil Emergency Unit has been mobilized to assist in a search of the area. Homicide Unit Detectives will work closely with the Missing Person Unit to determine whether or not the remains found today may be related to any open missing persons case. The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner responded to the scene as well. The ME office will determine the cause of death and whether or not foul play is suspected. Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to collect physical evidence and photograph the scene.

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

Worker Shot & Killed at Internet Cafe: Suspect Captured

Case Update: Homicide Unit Detectives have arrested Larry Perry and charged him with the Armed Robbery and Murder of Mr. Jamal Salih.

Eastway Division Patrol Officers located Mr. Perry and arrested him for the probation violation warrant. Mr. Perry was transported to police headquarters and was subsequently charged with the Armed Robbery and Murder of Mr. Salih. Mr. Perry has been arrested 8 times previously in Mecklenburg County.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide and Robbery Units are conducting an investigation into a shooting that occurred at 2704 Tuckaseegee Road (Business Center, an Internet Sweepstakes Center) The incident took place shortly after 1 pm on Saturday, August 21, 2010. The victim has been identified as Jamal Salih.

Metro Division officers responded to an ADW call for service at the Business Center, which is an internet sweepstakes cafe. The suspect entered the business and demanded money from the cashier while patrons were inside. The victim and suspect got into an altercation and the suspect shot the victim and fled the scene on foot. Medic transported the victim to Carolinas Medical Center-Main for life threatening injuries, where he was pronounced deceased.

The suspect has been described as a black male, approximately 6 ft tall, with a black cloth covering his face. He was last seen on foot.

The investigation is in its initial stages; however it appears to be a business robbery from the store. The store clerk was shot while inside the business. Homicide and Robbery Detectives are on scene actively gathering information as to the events that led up to the shooting. Several witnesses have been transported to the Law Enforcement Center. Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to collect physical evidence.

* This case is featured on A&E's 'The First 48'- Season 11/Episode 15

Woman Murdered on Effingham Road

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation at a residence in the 1200 block of Effingham Road in the Metro Division. The incident was reported at 11:57 a.m., on Thursday, August 12, 2010. The victim has been identified as Linda Christine Wise.

Metro Division officers responded to a call for service in reference to an unconscious female who was found lying on the floor inside the above residence. The Charlotte Fire Department arrived on the scene and located the victim lying on the floor suffering from apparent bodily trauma; she was pronounced deceased on scene. Metro Division officers arrived and cordoned off the crime scene. Based upon initial statements from neighbors, screams were heard coming from inside the residence and that when the screams stopped, a witness went inside the house to check on the victim. This witness called 911 to report the apparent assault.

Detectives with the Homicide Unit and the Gang Unit are actively following up on leads as to the identity of the suspect. Several witnesses have been transported to police headquarters to give statements. Crime Scene Search responded to the scene 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 Whitworth is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.