The streets of Charlotte witnessed tragedy turn towards the slow grind of justice as the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department identified and arrested Vincent Edward Henry Jr., 40, in connection with a fatal hit and run incident. According to an official statement on the CMPD's website, Henry turned himself in to authorities and faces charges of Involuntary Manslaughter and Felony Hit and Run.
On Monday, law enforcement officials were able to quickly transition to restorative action as Henry turned himself into the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, thus allowing an arrest to be made on outstanding warrants. This development came as a result of diligent work by the Major Crash Detectives who have been investigating the case. The family of the late Mr. Chambers, the victim in this unfortunate event, has been notified of the latest updates in the case.
The department underscores that their investigation remains active and ongoing. They encourage anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Detective Sessoms at (704) 432-2169 Extension 3 is the point of contact for witnesses or those with pertinent information. Additionally, tips can anonymously be directed to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or through the Charlotte Crime Stoppers P3 Tips Mobile App or their website. The reference number for the case is 20250705-0050-00.
The community's role in finding and addressing crime influences the efficacy of law enforcement and is exemplified in this incident. It is clear that Charlotte's public safety net depends upon citizens and officials to together ensure that justice can swiftly find its course within the structured confines of the law. Further information, as it becomes available, is expected to be released by the CMPD's Public Affairs Division.
