Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a homicide after a person was found with a fatal gunshot wound earlier today in Steele Creek, officials said. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) reported that officers responded to a call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon in the 650 block of Archdale Drive, where they discovered the victim.
Law enforcement was called to the scene shortly before 6:00 a.m., and MEDIC personnel pronounced the victim dead at the location. Representatives from CMPD's Operations Command, Victim Services, and the Charlotte Fire Department also provided assistance, the investigation is active and ongoing with Detective Carter at its helm.
The CMPD's Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Search team arrived to dissect the scene and gather crucial evidence as part of their standard forensic canvassing – a meticulous undertaking meant to piece together the shattered fragments left behind in the wake of such a disturbing transgression against the community's peace.
While the investigation continues, CMPD is urging anyone with information to come forward, there's a call to action to both alleviate the pressure that builds in the silence and to aid justice; individuals may contact a Homicide Unit detective directly at 704-432-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or through their website. Information about the case can be referenced with the report number 20241209-0551-02 according to the CMPD's Public Affairs Office.
As the community grapples with the recent occurrence, the authorities remain tight-lipped about details but promise to provide updates as they become available.
