In a recent update provided by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, a second suspect has been apprehended in connection with the murder of Mr. Aaron Thompson. The ongoing homicide investigation in the Westover Division has led to the arrest of 20-year-old Devone Javar Walker.
Walker was taken into custody on Wednesday morning after joint efforts by the CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) and the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office found him in Harrisburg, N.C. Following an interview at the Law Enforcement Center in Uptown, Mr. Walker was, charged with Felony Accessory After the Fact to First Degree Murder. This development comes as a semblance of progress in the wake of the tragedy that befell Mr. Thompson and his family, who have been notified about the arrest, as mentioned by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's official website.
The CMPD has informed that the investigation remains active and ongoing, urging anyone who might have information related to Mr. Thompson's murder to step forward. Those looking to assist can directly contact a detective with the Homicide Unit by calling 704-432-TIPS. Detective Dossett has been assigned as the lead detective on the case, and anonymous tips can be submitted via Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or through their website.
For further details pertaining to this case, the report number 20240811-1302-02 can be referenced, which is available on the CMPD's official website.
