Overnight Shooting Leaves Charlotte Man Dead

Johnny Peay

An overnight shooting left a Charlotte man dead and police looking for his killer. CMPD received a call of shots fired on Garibaldi Avenue shortly after 4:00 Thursday morning.

Authorities confirmed the victim as 24 year-old Johnny Peay, who died at Carolinas Medical Center after being shot in the back while exiting his vehicle.

The suspect is described as a black male standing 6' tall, possible with a dark complexion. He also wore glasses and was seen leaving the crime scene in a four-door silver vehicle. Police say they have no reason to classify this as a random act of violence and suspect Peay knew his killer.

If you have any information on this case, you are encouraged to call a Homicide Unit detective at (704) 432-TIPS or call Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600.


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CMPD Homicide Unit Investigating North Charlotte Murder

Zachary Jamal Pittman

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are investigating a homicide after 25 year-old Zachary Jamal Pittman was shot and killed last night in north Charlotte.

CMPD received a call of shots fired at the intersection of Yellow Rose Land and Terrier Way shortly before 9:00 Wednesday night.

Authorities believe that the victim of that shooting, identified as Pittman, fled the area after being shot. He ran a shot distance to the 10000 block of English Setter Drive, where he died.

Police responded to a second call in reference to a suspicious person on English Setter Drive, which turned out to be the victim. Pittman was pronounced dead on scene when medics arrived.

CMPD's Homicide Unit is investigating the case. Investigators are working throughout the neighborhood to gain information.

Police have asked anyone with information on this homicide to contact the Homicide Unit directly by calling (704) 432-TIPS and speaking to Detective Ladd, the lead investigator in this case.

As always, you can call Crime Stoppers at (704) 334-1600 to report information.