First 48 Fans: Demone Evans - Sentencing Update!

Demone Evans

Demone Lamont Evans, 26, plead guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for the 2010 murders of Tia Mitchell, 23, and Dominique McGriff, 21.


The Honorable Richard D. Boner, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, sentenced Evans to 268-340 months (22-28 years) in prison.

The First 48: Murder of Devon Clement at the Cookout

The video below is The First 48's full episode featuring CMPD investigating the murder of Devon Clement, 20. Clement was shot in the parking lot of the Cookout Restaurant, located on West Sugar Creek Rd.

Three people were arrested for murder: Antonio Gerrick Hamilton, Cherelle Monet Griffin and Shamon Monair Goins for the murder of Mr. Clement.

The First 48: Murder of Oscar Alvardo by Danielle Holmes & Jonathan Fitzgerald

The video below is The First 48's episode featuring CMPD investigating the stabbing death of Oscar Alvarado.  Danielle Holmes and Jonathan Fitzgerald were arrested for the murder of Mr. Alvardo and it was discovered the murder was related to a heroin drug deal/robbery by the suspects. 

Danielle Holmes was bailed out of jail, only to get arrested in Cabarrus County for a separate robbery.  Jonathan Fitzgerald has remained in jail since he was arrested and charged with murder.  

Source: A&E

The First 48: Murder of Jermaine McJunkins

The video below is The First 48's episode featuring CMPD investigating the murder of Jermaine 'Jeremy' McJunkins.  Four suspects were arrested and charged with the murder:  Darius Chapman, Mitchelle Osborne, Suliman Elamin and Charles Sammons.

Source: A&E

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

Police Investigating Double Homicide on Morning Drive

Update: Homicide Detectives arrested Demone Evans and charged him with the murder of Tia Mitchell and Dominique McGriff.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting an investigation into an apparent double homicide in the Westover Division. The incident took place near the 2900 block of Morning Drive. The call for service came in shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, May, 16, 2010.

Westover Division officers responded to a call for service in reference to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon. When officers arrived on scene, they located two victims in a vehicle with fatal gunshot wounds. Medic pronounced both victims deceased on scene.

The victims have been identified as Dominique McGriff, 21, and Tia Mitchell, 23.

This investigation is in its initial stages. ADW, Homicide, Vice, Gangs and Firearms Unit Detectives are investigating this incident and following up on all leads. Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to photograph it and collect physical evidence.

* This case is featured on A&E's 'The First 48'- Season 12/Episode 11