Detectives Conducting a Robbery Investigation in the Providence Division

UPDATE: Detectives have charged Lejarris Williams, with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon and Resisting Arrest, in connection to this case.

The Robbery Unit will continue to work to determine whether or not Williams is the suspect who committed the earlier assaults on employees of Presbyterian Hospital in June of 2012.  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 Robbery are conducting an investigation into an Armed Robbery which occurred at 1901 Randolph Road in the Providence Division. The call for service came in at 4:05 p.m., on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. The victim was not injured during the robbery.

Providence Division patrol officers responded to Presbyterian Orthopedic Hospital in reference to an armed robbery which was committed in the elevator of the parking deck. The suspect, a black male, ran from the scene towards Vail Avenue, where Presbyterian Hospital Security located him and tried to arrest him. As Presbyterian Security struggled with the suspect, patrol officers with the Providence Division arrived on scene and took the suspect into custody at 2200 Vail Avenue.

A handgun and the victim’s purse were recovered at the scene of the arrest. The suspect is currently at CMPD Headquarters being questioned by Robbery Detectives. The suspect’s name is being withheld to allow detectives ample time to investigate this case and to determine whether or not the suspect may have been involved in the two previous assaults at Presbyterian Hospital in June of 2012.

The investigation is in its early stages, as additional information develops, it will be released by CMPD Public Affairs.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Police Seeking Commercial B&E Suspect

Please have anyone with information as to the identity of this suspect call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. He is wanted in connection with two commercial B&E’s that occurred at 1501 East 7th Street in the Providence Division.  The following photo was taken as he was exiting one of the businesses.

Father Arrested After Shooting & Killing his Son on Fairfax Drive

UPDATE: Homicide Unit Detectives have identified Earnest Howard Gurley Jr., as the suspect in the murder of Benjamin James Gurley.  The incident began as a verbal altercation between the father and son, which then led to the shooting. Mr. Gurley was charged with Murder and is being held at the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.    This is Charlotte, NC's 24th homicide of 2012.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation at 3157 Fairfax Drive in the CMPD Providence Division. The call for service came in at 8:43am. The victim has yet to be positively identified.

Providence Division patrol officers responded to an A/D/W call in reference to a person shot at the above residence. The 911 caller stated that he had just shot his son. When officers arrived on scene, they located a male subject on the front lawn suffering from an apparent gunshot wound; he was pronounced deceased at 8:51 a.m. Officers immediately took the suspect into custody.

Based on evidence gathered at the scene, the shooting occurred inside the residence and the victim was able to make it outside where he collapsed. The suspect has been transported to police headquarters for questioning. Once the victim has been positively identified, his name will be released.

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.

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

CMPD Seeking Harris Teeter Armed Robbery Suspects

Robbery Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect pictured wearing the baseball cap in the attached photograph. The suspect is wanted for an armed robbery he and another male suspect committed on May 29th at the Harris Teeter located at 11516 Providence Road.

Detectives indicate these suspects have a similar appearance as the individuals responsible for a series of armed robberies at Harris Teeters’ in Cornelius, Union County, and South Carolina.   The CMPD is working closely with the respective agencies who have experienced these armed robberies in their jurisdictions as well as the FBI.

Additionally, the Harris Teeter Corporation is offering up to a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the individuals responsible. Anyone with information concerning the suspects identities and or whereabouts is asked to call 911 or the Crime Stoppers tip line at 704-334-1600.

Man Shot & Killed in Grier Heights Community

WANTED: Edward Hicks

UPDATE III:   Monday, May 28, 2012 8:30am-  Earlier this morning, Detectives with the CMPD Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) responded to a Crime Stoppers tip and located Edward Durant Hicks.

Mr. Hicks was located at the Knights Inn at 7901 Nation Ford Road, and was arrested without incident. He was taken to police headquarters to be interviewed by Homicide Detectives and then transported to the Mecklenburg County Jail, where he will remain in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Hicks remained on the run for two weeks.

UPDATE II:  Homicide Unit Detectives signed warrants on Edward Durant Hicks for his involvement in the murder of Nakio Terrill Cousart. The Violent Criminal Apprehension Team is actively searching for Mr. Hicks at this time. He is considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information of his whereabouts or this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective
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UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Nakio Terrill Cousart.  Mr. Cousart is Charlotte's 19th murder victim of 2012.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit are conducting an investigation into a shooting that occurred at 3101 Zircon Street which left Nakio Cousart dead. The call for service came in at 7:00pm on Saturday, May 12, 2012.   Zircon Street is located in the Grier Heights Community.

Providence Division patrol officers responded to Zircon Street in reference to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, they located a male subject suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The male was pronounced deceased on scene.  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. 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.

Detectives have stated that a possible suspect vehicle was seen fleeing the scene. The vehicle is described as a blue SUV (possibly a Ford model).

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

Man Shot & Killed on Billingsley Rd

Ronald Martin

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and A/D/W Unit are conducting a homicide investigation at 624 Billingsley Road in the Providence Division.  The call for service came in at 1:19am.

Providence Division patrol officers responded to an A/D/W call in reference to Ronald Martin shot at the listed address. When officers arrived on the scene they located the male on the front porch suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic. The victim has been positively identified as Ronald Monroe Martin.  The victim’s family has been notified of his death.

Detectives with the Homicide Unit and ADW Unit are canvassing the neighborhood to determine whether there are additional witnesses to this incident. The investigation is in its early stages.

Crime Scene Search responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. The Helicopter, K-9 and Gang and Vice Units all responded to the scene as well as representatives of 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 Sarvis is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

* This is Charlotte's 17th murder of 2012, compared to 9 at this time in 2011. 

Robbery Detectives Still Seeking Robbery Suspect from August

On August 11, 2011, a cab driver (the victim) picked up the pictured subject from the Harris Teeter, located at the Arboretum. He was driving the subject to an unprovided location off of Sharon Road West when the suspect requested a new destination. The victim drove the subject to Crump Road at the suspect's request and was directed behind 8902 Crump Road.


The victim became suspicious and stopped the cab to settle the current cab fare. When the victim turned around to face the suspect the suspect pulled a handgun and shot the victim one time in the face. The suspect exited the vehicle and re-entered the vehicle through the front passenger door. The suspect rummaged through the center console looking for the money. At this point the victim exited the vehicle and ran. The suspect then fled the scene in the opposite direction.

If you can help identify the suspect,please call Crime Stoppers at 74-334-1600.

Bar Fight Leads to Pedestrian Death in Providence Division

Kenan Wells Gay

UPDATE II:  The charges against Kenan Gay have been changed to 2nd degree murder.  His bond is now $100,000. 

UPDATE:  The victim has been identified as Robert (Bobby) Edward Kingston III.  Homicide Unit Detectives have charged the suspect, Kenan Gay, with Murder.

The driver of the vehicle which struck Mr. Kingston III, will not be charged with anything in regards to this incident. Mr. Gay is in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Abbott 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 and Major Crash Investigation Unit are conducting an investigation into a fatal vehicle crash involving a pedestrian outside of Ed’s Tavern in the Providence Division. The call for service came in at 10:41 p.m., on Saturday, March 03, 2012. Once family notification has been made, the name of the victim will be released.

Providence Division patrol officers responded to the 2200 block of Park Road in reference to a 911 call placed by the driver of the vehicle which struck the victim. The driver stated that the victim was pushed into the path of his vehicle, a 2007 BMW 335i, as he drove south along Park Road crossing over Ideal Way. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic.

The driver of the BMW pulled over immediately and is cooperating with detectives; he is not facing any charges at this time. Based on initial witness statements, the victim was involved in an altercation with another male subject inside Ed’s Tavern. The altercation spilled outside the bar where moments later the victim was struck by the BMW. The male subject who was involved in the altercation with the victim has been identified and arrested.

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 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 Abbott is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Man Shot & Killed at the EconoLodge

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department A/D/W and Homicide Units are conducting an investigation into a shooting which took place in the parking lot of 3000 East Independence Boulevard in the Providence Division which left Jamie Rea deceased. The call for service was reported at 11:44 pm. on Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

Providence Division officers responded to the EconoLodge to investigate the report of a person shot. When officers arrived on scene, they located a Rea in the parking lot suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on scene. Based upon initial statements, the Metro Special Police were patrolling the grounds when they heard gunshots and located the victim. Detectives are canvassing the area 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. The K-9 Unit 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 Fitch is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600

CMPD Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect

Please review the following photos to see if you can help identify the armed robbery suspects involved in at least two recent robberies in Charlotte, NC.

The first robbery occurred on June 6, 2011 at Aloha Snow located at 5716 Wyalong Drive, located in the Independence Division. Aloha Snow was robbed at approximately 3:30pm by an unknown white male in his early 30's. He was dressed in all black clothing with a Jamaican style reggae knit cap over his hair that was red, gold and green. He was approximately 6'0" with an average build. He displayed a black gun in his waist band and demanded cash during the robbery.

The second robbery occurred at the Dilworth Tanning Spa, located at 1412 East Blvd., which is located in the Providence Division. According to CMPD, an unknown suspect entered the business and brandished a firearm. The unknown suspect then demanded the money from the cash register. The unknown suspect fled the scene on foot.

The suspect was described as a white male, 6'0", 170 lbs approx 30 years old. The subject had a hooked nose and was wearing a long sleeve, light grey/blue shirt with sleeves rolled up to the elbows; a tan unfitted hat, black sport sunglasses and khaki pants/washed out jeans.

Anyone with information as to the suspect's identity, please call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

CMPD Investigating Murder on Marvin Rd

Bryant

Case Update:  The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) has arrested Aaron Bernard Bryant, II and Brandon Dominic Green for their involvement in the murder which occurred on Sunday June 5th on Marvin Road in the Grier Heights community.

The suspects and victim were known acquaintances.  Aaron Bernard Bryant has been charged with murder and Brandon Dominic Green has been charged with accessory after the fact.  Anyone with additional information concerning this case may forward anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are conducting a homicide investigation which occurred in the area of 3463 Marvin Road. CMPD Providence Division officers responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon at the location. When officers arrived on scene they discovered the victim, Kelvin Lancaster, outside of the location deceased from an apparent gunshot wound.

Green

Based on information gathered by detectives it appears the shooting stemmed from an altercation between the suspect and victim. Additionally, the deceased does not appear to be a random victim in this shooting as the suspect and victim are known acquaintances.

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 or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Habitual Breaking & Entering Suspect Arrested

Macieo White

On May 23, 2011, officers responded to a call for service at the Eastover Ridge Apartments located at 3431 Eastover Ridge Dr. A neighbor called 911 stating they observed a suspicious man attempting to break into cars.

When officers arrived, they observed the suspect standing next to a vehicle with its trunk open. The officers questioned Macieo White, who admitted the vehicle did not belong to him and that he entered the unlocked car without permission or authority.

After further conversation, the suspect admitted to entering approximately ten vehicles at the apartment complex and proceeded to identify the vehicles he entered. The suspect was on probation for burglary at the time of the break-in’s. Providence Division Officers arrested Macieo Steven White. and charged him with breaking and entering.  White has at least 3 prior arrests for the same type of crime.

Since the neighbor (witness) was willing to get involved and call police when they noticed something suspicious, White would more than likely still be free to victimize more of our citizens.  CMPD continues to urge citizens to observe and report suspicious activity by calling 911. Anyone with information on unsolved cases may forward their anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Commercial B&E Suspect Arrested

Allen Lowery

CMPD Providence Division burglary detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have arrested Allen Lowery.  On May 20, 2011, at approx. 3:30 am, Officers responded to a commercial burglary alarm at Monkee’s, a clothing store located at 3900 Colony Road.

Officers arrived and observed the front door had been smashed by a large rock and clothes were scattered all over the floor of location.  An employee arrived and stated that two racks of designer clothing had been stolen totaling approximately $30,000.   An anonymous person with information on the suspect forwarded specific details about the incident to a security guard who passed the information to police.

Detectives responded to Allen Lowery’s residence at 929 McArthur Avenue later that evening.  After making voluntary contact with the suspect, the suspect consented to allow officers into the residence. Allen Lowery led officers inside to an area where he retrieved trash bags containing property stolen during the incident. Allen Lowery has been charged with Breaking and Entering with Force and Felony Larceny. The property was returned to the victim.

This case illustrates what can be accomplished when the police and the community work together. The information provided by the anonymous caller was critical in apprehending this suspect.  CMPD continues to urge citizens to observe and report suspicious activity by calling 911. Anyone with information on unsolved cases may forward their anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

CMPD Seeking Commercial Burglary Suspects

Providence Division detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are seeking the public assistance in identifying the two men pictured in the attached photos.  The suspects are wanted for a commercial burglary they committed on April 29, 2011, at a boutique located at 1419 East Blvd. 

The suspects removed a large quantity of clothing from the business after forcibly breaking in to the building at approximately 2:30 a.m.

Anyone with information concerning this case or can identify the two suspects in the photos is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Habitual Offender Arrested; Thanks to Citizen Witness

Brandon Howard

On April 28, 2011, at approx. 4:30 pm, Providence Division officers with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to a report of a larceny from auto in the 3400 block Wheatley Avenue. The victim stated he was transporting a wheel chair to a disabled child when he returned to his vehicle, he found his briefcase, wallet and computer missing from the vehicle.

A neighbor who witnessed the incident identified the suspect as 23-year old Brandon Ramone Howard and told officers where he lived.  Officers responded to 3123 Rodman Street and located the suspect.  Howard told Officers he was babysitting two children at the time and gave officers consent to search the residence and his person. Officers subsequently recovered all of the victim's stolen property from an oven drawer in the kitchen of the residence and on the suspect himself.  Brandon Howard was charged with Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle and Larceny after Breaking and Entering.

*** According to the NC Department of Corrections records,  Brandon Howard is a habitual repeat offender in Mecklenburg County, Cabarrus County and Guilford County.  Since 2004, Howard has accumulated over 15 separate charges relating to breaking & entering, credit card theft, etc. In addition, he is a habitual probation violator... but somehow he continues to end up back on the streets!?  Let's hope DA Murray puts an end to that cycle!

This arrest illustrates what can be accomplished when the community and police work together. Officers would have had a difficult time bringing this case to resolution had it not been for an engaged neighbor willing to get involved.  THANK YOU willing witness!!

CMPD Officer Busts Man During B&E on Monroe Rd

Daryl Hamilton

On April 26th, at approx.11:00 pm, a CMPD Providence Division Officer was patrolling in a marked police vehicle along Monroe Road when they observed a man sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home in the 3400 block of Monroe Road.

As the Officer passed by,  he noticed the suspect exit the vehicle and walk away from the scene- so the officer turned his cruiser around to investigate the situation.  The officer detained the suspect and located the owner of the vehicle.  The owner indicated that he did not give the suspect permission or authority to enter his vehicle and he left his car doors unlocked.  A search of the suspect resulted in officers finding property belonging to the victim.

Daryl Eugene Hamilton was charged with Breaking and Entering of Motor Vehicle and Larceny after B&E.  This is Hamilton's 9th arrest in Mecklenburg County since September 2009.
 
The CMPD continues to urge the community to remove valuables from their vehicles, lock their doors call 911 if they witness suspicious activity.  Anyone with additional information concerning this case or any other case may call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

Teen Arrested for Murder of 64-Year Old on Mullens Ford Rd

Chauncy Sterling

UPDATE II:  Chauncey Sterling has plead not guilty to killing Bob Barber.  A trial could take place in June 2012.
 
UPDATE:  The CMPD Homicide Unit developed information which led to the identification and arrest of Chauncey Sterling, 18, for the senseless murder and robbery of Dr. Robert (Bob) Barber, 64.

Once the Homicide Unit obtained warrants for Sterling, VCAT began working the case in an effort to locate Mr. Sterling.  Chauncy Sterling was taken into custody at 10:05 pm on April 24, 2011, at 285 Fargo Street, Rock Hill, SC. The Rock Hill Police Department and York County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the arrest of Mr. Sterling.

Chauncey Sterling does not have any prior record in North Carolina; however, he does have a prior arrest in April in York County, SC for sexual battery, criminal domestic violence and trespassing.  Sterling's Facebook and MySpace accounts pretty much tell us all we need to know about this 'wanna be' thug.
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Dr. Robert Barber

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Homicide Detective are conducting a homicide investigation at the 4500 block of Mullens Ford Road.  The call for service came in at 10:20 am, on Friday, April 22, 2011. The victim has been positively identified as 64-year old Dr. Robert Latimer Barber.  Mr. Barber worked as an executive for Carolinas HealthCare System for many years.

CMPD Providence Division officers responded to a shooting call in the South Park area and when officers arrived on scene, they located a victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  Mr. Robert Barber was pronounced on scene by Medic. This investigation is in its initial stages; however, witnesses report Mr. Barber was walking home from a coffee shop when he was shot by the suspect.  At this time, police believe this is a random act of violence.

The suspect has been described as a black male, between 20-30 years of age, 5’6", dark complexion, short hair cut, tall and skinny and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a light colored plaid shirt running towards Simsbury Rd.

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

* Listen to Chief Monroe's Press Conference @ WBT: 

Providence Division Officers Catch Burglary Suspect in the Act

On October 1, 2010, Providence Division Officers were dispatched to a call of a Breaking and Entering in progress at an apartment complex in the 3600 block of Eastover Ridge Drive. A neighbor called 911 to report she heard glass breaking at one of the units. When officers arrived they observed a broken bedroom window at the rear of one of the apartment units.

The officers attempted to locate the resident when they observed John Paul Mize inside of the apartment. Mr. Mize was attempting to remove property from the apartment he broke into. Mr. Mize was arrested and charged with Breaking and Entering with Force and taken to the Mecklenburg County Jail.

The arrest speaks volumes about how important it is for the community to call 911 when they see or hear something unusual. Anyone with additional information regarding this case may call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600

Man Arrested after Robbing Elderly Man at Gunpoint

On August 13, 2010, at 10:30 pm, an elderly male victim was robbed at gunpoint by a white male who had knocked on the victim’s door stating that he needed help with his overheating vehicle. While the victim assisted the suspect with his car, the suspect produced a handgun and demanded the victim’s money.

The victim removed his wallet to look for cash and the suspect grabbed the wallet and fled the scene in his vehicle. Although the 84-year old victim did not suffer any injuries during the robbery, he did fall to the ground when the suspect grabbed his wallet.

The victim was able to provide a description of the suspect as a white male, about 5’7” tall, around 25 years of age with dark hair and a medium build. Patrol Officers with the CMPD Providence Division responded to the scene along with Robbery Unit Detectives to begin the initial investigation.

A Providence Division Officer was given information by the victim that his credit card was used at a Wal-Mart in Indian Trail, NC. Robbery Unit Detectives obtained the video and still shots from the store and were able to identify the suspect as Andrey Gurlov.

The CMPD Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) began working the case in an effort to locate Mr. Gurlov. On August 25, 2010, VCAT was deployed to multiple addresses in Matthews, Indian Trail and Charlotte in an effort to locate Mr. Gurlov and take him into custody. VCAT quickly developed intelligence that Mr. Gurlov had fled the Charlotte area for Kansas City, Kansas. VCAT coordinated with the FBI Safe Street Task Force and the suspect was apprehended on Wednesday, August 25, 2010, at 5:30 p.m.

Two Detectives with the Robbery Unit flew to Kansas City and interviewed Mr. Gurlov in the early morning hours of Thursday, August 26, 2010. Robbery Unit Detectives are currently investigating other recent robberies to determine if Mr. Gurlov may be a suspect in any of them. Once the determination has been made, additional charges may be filed against Mr. Gurlov, who has been arrested four times previously in Mecklenburg County.

Man Stabbed & Killed on Monroe Road

UPDATE: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives arrested Randy Edward Cook and charged him with the murder of Leonard Heard.

Mr. Cook will be transported to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office where he will remain in their custody.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting an investigation into a physical assault which resulted in the death of one person. The victim has been positively identified; his name is being withheld pending family notification.

The incident took place in the vicinity of the 3900 block of Monroe Road in the Providence Division. The call for service came in at 12: 58 a.m., on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.

Providence Division officers responded to a Person Down call for service regarding an individual lying in the street on Monroe Road. When officers arrived, they located a subject lying in the road suffering from an apparent stab wound; he was subsequently transported by Medic to Carolinas Medical Center-Main where he was pronounced deceased by medical staff.

Based on initial witness statements, there were two males fighting a short distance from where the victim was located. Responding officers encountered two subjects in the vicinity of this incident. These subjects have been transported to the Law Enforcement Center, where they are cooperating with the investigation. It has yet to be determined what role, if any, these subjects played in this incident.

Crime Scene responded to the scene to photograph it and collect physical evidence. Detectives with the ADW Unit are assisting with this investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective S. Sarvis is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.