Man Shoots Roommate and Self on Donna Drive

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting an investigation which left one person deceased. The victim was found inside a residence at 6208 Donna Drive. The victim has been identified as Stephanie Ott.

The initial call for service came into the Charlotte-Fire Department and North Tryon Division officers were assisting with a possible forced entry into the residence.  Once entry was made, the victim was found deceased. Based on their observations, they requested CMPD Homicide Detectives.  At this preliminary stage, it appears the fire was intentionally set. As a neighborhood canvass was being conducted the suspect was located in a storage shed in the backyard of 6234 Donna Drive. The suspect, Robert Stover, barricaded himself in the shed for a brief period of time before he fatally shot himself.

Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to photograph it and collect physical evidence. The Fire Investigations Division, Homicide Unit, ADW, Arson, and the Gang Unit and a representative from the Homicide Prosecution Team responded to the scene to aid in the investigation.

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

Ex-CMPD Officer Shoots Ex-Wife & Self in Davidson

UPDATE II:  9/28- Jeremy Hester has died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds.  Erin Cobb remains hospitalized at this time. 


UPDATE I:  The victim has been identified as 28-year old Erin Marie Cobb.  Ms. Cobb remains hospitalized and is in stable/critical condition.  The suspect has been identified as 31-year old Jeremy A. Hester.  Hester remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Jeremy Hester is a former CMPD Police Officer, with his last assignment being a patrol officer with the Metro Division.  He was hired on May 14, 2007, and resigned on March 20, 2010, to pursue other employment opportunities.
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Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and A/D/W Unit are conducting an investigation into a domestic violence related shooting on Callaway Hills Lane in Davidson, NC. The call for service was reported at 2:02 this morning.

Officers with the Davidson, NC, Police Department responded to an ADW-With Injury call and upon arrival encountered a male subject and a female subject in the front yard, both suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Based upon initial statements of witnesses at the scene, the male subject drove to his ex-wife’s house on Callaway Hills Lane and they got into an argument inside the residence. Witnesses state that moments after they went outside, multiple gunshots were fired.

Based upon evidence gathered at the scene, the male shot his ex-wife in the neck and then turned the gun upon himself, shooting himself in the head. Medic responded to the scene and transported both subjects to Carolinas Medical Center for treatment of their injuries. The victim is currently in critical but stable condition and is out of surgery; the suspect is in critical condition.

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

Man Shoots Roommate on Hampton Place Dr

UPDATE:   SWAT officers made entry into residence and discovered the suspect dead of an apparent gunshot wound.  Homicide Detectives are on the scene and investigating the death. roommate

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On Thursday, April 14, 2011, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers responded to a shooting which occurred at 2:05 p.m. at 12231 Hampton Place Drive.  The victim and suspect are known to each other and are roommates according to the victim. 

 

The victim was shot once in the shoulder and was alert, conscious and breathing on his own when Medic arrived on scene.  The suspect’s location after the shooting was in doubt as the victim was unsure if the suspect remained inside the apartment or if he fled the scene.  

 

The location was locked down and a perimeter was set up.  The CMPD SWAT team was mobilized and responded to the scene.  A Geo Notify (reverse 911) was sent out to a one mile radius of the incident location and no students were being allowed off of CMS buses within a two mile radius of the incident location. 

 

SWAT is currently attempting to make contact with the suspect who may or may not be inside the residence. 

CMPD Homicide Detectives Conducting Murder/Suicide Investigation

Charlotte-Mecklenburg ADW and Homicide Unit Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation at 2429 Anna Garrison Road in the North Tryon Division. The incident was reported at 1:04 a.m., on Sunday, October 3, 2010. The victim and suspect have been positively identified as Rebecca Ann Robertson and Barry Lynndell Leake.

North Tryon Division officers responded to a call for service in reference to two subjects suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Upon officer’s arrival, they located a male and female subject inside the residence and pronounced them deceased on scene. North Tryon officers’ immediately cordoned off the crime scene.

Based on the initial investigation, it appears that the suspect fatally shot the female victim and then shot himself and died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. There were six children and another couple inside the home at the time of the shooting. Three of the children belonged to the female victim and the remaining children belong to the victim’s sister, who was also in the home at the time of the incident. Child Development through Community Policing (CDCP) were called to the residence, along with the Mobile Crisis Unit to assist.

North Tryon officers had previously responded to this address regarding a domestic violence incident. Officers found no signs of injury to the victim. The victim stated that she would respond to the Magistrate’s Office to attempt to obtain a warrant. After a follow up by the reporting officer, the victim advised that she would not seek a warrant and had moved out of the home.

A/D/W, Homicide, Special Victims, and the Gang Units are all on scene assisting with the investigation. Crime Scene Search is on scene collecting and photographing physical evidence.

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.

Man Kills Wife, Children & Self on Providence Square Drive

Case Update: The victims have been identified as Nateesha Ward Chapman (estranged wife), Nakyiah Jael Chapman (daughter) and Na’Jhae Parker (daughter). The suspect in this case has been identified as Kenneth Jermaine Chapman (father).

The manners of deaths are three homicides and a suicide. The cause of death has yet to be established in reference to the homicides. The male suffered from a fatal self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office will make the determination upon the conclusion of their investigation.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Unit and ADW Unit Detectives are conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of three people found deceased at 6930 Providence Square Drive, Apartment 179 . The call for service came in at 11:13 p.m., on Monday, March 29, 2010. The identities of the victims in this case will be released upon family notification.

Independence Division officers responded to a call for service to check the welfare placed by a relative (an uncle) of an adult female who resides at the apartment along with her husband and four children. The uncle called 911 tonight to have officers respond to the scene to assist him in making contact with his niece. When officers arrived on scene, the front door to the apartment was open. Officers noticed the husband standing on the stairs inside the apartment. Shortly after officers called out to him, they heard two gunshots from inside the apartment. After the gunshots, two young children ran unharmed outside of the apartment.

When officers entered the apartment to investigate, they located the husband suffering from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Upon a search of the apartment, officers located two deceased children who resided at the apartment. At this initial stage of the investigation, it is believed that the victims are a one year old and twelve year old child. Medic pronounced the children and adult male deceased on scene. It appears that the children have been deceased for several days before tonight’s incident. Their manner of death has yet to be determined. The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office will be responsible for determining the cause of death.

Based on information gathered from family members, at approximately 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, detectives responded to 5638-G, Via Romano Drive to search for the adult female. When detectives entered the apartment, they found her deceased. It appears that she has been deceased for some time. She is a lease holder of the apartment in which she was found deceased. Her manner of death has yet to be determined. The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s Office will be responsible for determining the cause of death.

Crime Scene Search responded to the scene to photograph it and collect physical evidence. Detectives with the Youth Crime and Domestic Violence Unit also responded to assist with the investigation.

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

Detectives Investigating a Homicide on Barrington Dr

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are currently conducting a homicide investigation at 7129 Barrington Drive, Apt. B, in the North Tryon Division. The victim has been identified as Yumeka Caldwell, 21. Antonio Phifer, 25, was also found deceased inside the apartment. At this time it is believed that Mr. Phifer shot Ms. Caldwell then took his own life.

Shortly after 2:25 a.m., on July 10, 2009, North Tryon Division officers responded to a communicating a threat call at Ms. Caldwell’s apartment. When officers arrived on scene, they met Ms. Caldwell, who told them that she had received a threatening phone call from Mr. Phifer and that he was on the way to her apartment.

Shortly after officer’s arrival, Ms. Caldwell pointed out a vehicle in which Mr. Phifer was known to travel in leaving the parking lot. The officers continued their investigation by conducting a traffic stop a short distance away on that vehicle. Officers identified the occupants of the vehicle and found that Mr. Phifer was not inside the vehicle.

While officers continued their investigation at the traffic stop, 911 received another call from the complex that Mr. Phifer had kicked in the door to Ms. Caldwells’ apartment. Officers returned to the apartment where they were met by residents who stated that they heard multiple gunshots coming from inside the apartment. Officers made entry and found Ms. Caldwell and Mr. Phifer deceased inside the apartment.

Detectives with the Homicide Unit are conducting a canvass of the neighborhood. Crime Scene Search is on scene as well, photographing the scene and collecting physical evidence. Representatives with the Mobile Crisis Team and CDCP are on scene as well, offering their services.

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

Husband and Wife Victims of Murder-Suicide

A husband and wife were found deceased in their home this evening, the victims of an apparent murder-suicide.

Family members discovered the couple shortly after 7:00 pm and called 911. When officers arrived, they found John (age 68) and Renate (age 69) Chronis on the floor of their home on Acorn Creek Lane in Northeast Charlotte.

CMPD Homicide Unit detectives are interviewing family members to determine what may have lead up to the shooting and suicide. Evidence at the scene indicates Mr. Chronis shot his wife and then shot himself. A handgun was recovered under Mr. Chronis. There were no prior calls for service at this couple's address.