A man identified as John Prentiss Ward, 33, was found dead prompting a homicide investigation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Eastway Division, as reported by the department's official newsroom today. According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, the investigation is currently active and ongoing with Detective Lewis appointed as the lead on the case.

Authorities have completed the initial step of notifying Ward's family about the tragic incident and are now focusing on piecing together the circumstances that led to Ward's demise, Detective Lewis, the assigned homicide detective, is handling leads and anyone with information is urged to contact the TIPS line at 704-432-8477. The CMPD Public Affairs Division emphasizes their commitment to transparency and promises to release further details as they surface amidst an investigation.

The CMPD has not disclosed if there are any suspects or motives at this time, however, they have requested that those who might possess any information, however inconsequential it may seem, to come forward.

In the midst of a community shaken by violence, the CMPD stands resolute in its pursuit of closure for the affected family and the restoration of peace the public continues to await further information on the Ward case they're asked to keep the lines of communication open by staying in regular contact with Detective Lewis and his team.