Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have identified the victim of a recent homicide investigation in the Eastway Division as 23-year-old Joseph McAfee. They have notified his family, marking another grim entry in the chronicling of the city's ongoing struggle against violent crime. In a case that has the potential to spark community concern, it seems detectives have wrapped up their initial interviews with all parties involved.
Detectives from the CMPD's Homicide Unit have not yet decided to file charges but plan to present their findings to the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office. This step is important for an independent review of how the Unit applied the law to the evidence. The announcement was made in a recent statement from CMPD's Public Affairs Office.
The investigation is active, but the CMPD has released few details. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call 704-432-TIPS to speak with a Homicide Unit detective, with Detective Buhr as the lead on the case. Community members who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or use their website.
