Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department homicide detectives are carrying out a death investigation following an incident in the North Division. Police responded to an assault report involving a deadly weapon yesterday evening, with the scene unfolding on the 8800 block of Kirkville Lane.
According to the official Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department news release, authorities arrived around 7:40 p.m. to discover a person suffering from a gunshot wound. MEDIC pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Investigators have not yet begun to actively seek any suspects in connection with the shooting.
The case is being treated as an active investigation. CMPD's Homicide Unit, accompanied by Crime Scene Search personnel, is working to process the scene and collect evidence. The Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also assisted at the location.
As the investigation progresses, the CMPD Public Affairs Office has committed to providing updates. They are encouraging anyone with information to come forward and speak directly with a Homicide Unit detective by calling 704-432-8477 (TIPS) or to leave information anonymously with Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Detective Kennedy is reported to have been assigned as the lead detective on this case, as mentioned in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department statement.
For those seeking further details or wishing to contribute information relating to the case, reference is given to report number 20250628-1940-01. The community awaits further disclosures as authorities continue to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
