The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has made a significant development in a homicide case with the arrest of a suspect tied to the murder of Ms. Diana Perez-Barrera. On August 29, the CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT), supported by other law enforcement agencies, apprehended Mr. Quanticus Rucker, 33, and levied multiple charges against him, as mentioned on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's official website.
Mr. Rucker, already in custody for unrelated charges since January, was transferred from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office before being charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, burglary, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Information on the investigation, initially released on September 5, indicates that Ms. Perez-Barrera's family has been notified of these developments by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
As reported by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Public Affairs Office, the murder of Ms. Perez-Barrera, which took place earlier this year, has remained an active investigation. The breakthrough leading to Mr. Rucker's charges came as a result of ongoing detective work by the CMPD's Homicide Unit.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department continues to seek information from the public regarding this case. They urge anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact them directly at 704-432-TIPS and speak to a homicide unit detective, Detective D. Haulsee, who is currently assigned as the lead investigator on the case. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or their website for those looking to provide information without revealing their identity.
