An officer-involved shooting occurred on Wilkinson Boulevard, prompting an investigation by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Late Saturday evening, an officer shot a man reported to have been wielding a firearm outside Coyote Joe’s. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was declared dead at the scene, according to a press release from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD).
The incident unfolded shortly after 11 p.m. when officers responded to reports of a man with a gun. One officer, perceiving a deadly threat, fired at the man resulting in his death, the firearm in question was found nearby. As part of the procedure, the officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave while investigations are underway.
Representatives from various departments, including CMPD's Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Search, responded alongside officials from the Charlotte Fire Department, MEDIC, and the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office. They were joined at the site by members of the CMPD’s Executive Staff and Internal Affairs.
An Internal Affairs investigation is running in parallel with the SBI’s leading efforts. CMPD urged anyone with relevant information to step forward, offering contact options through a dedicated tip line or through Crime Stoppers, accessible anonymously. The CMPD has committed to releasing further details via SBI on CMPD's Public Affairs channels, as they become available.
Communities find themselves again in the wake of an officer-involved shooting, awaiting the conclusions of an investigation that will scrutinize the actions leading up to the fatal shot. For those seeking more information or to report tips, the CMPD has provided a reference number for the case: 20241228-2322-02.
