Tragedy struck with the announcement that 38-year-old Justin Westbrook Carlton was identified as the victim in a recent homicide investigation. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) continued their inquiry and pinpointed 28-year-old Joseph Andrade as the suspect connected to Carlton's death. According to a CMPD statement, Carlton's family has been notified of these developments and the ongoing case.
Concurrently, there's an officer-involved shooting that has entangled itself with the same narrative tapestry. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has taken the helm in this adjacent probe, leaving the CMPD to focus on its primary jurisdiction of Carlton's case. Additional information regarding these events is to be released by the CMPD's Public Affairs Office, as it becomes available.
The call for public assistance has not gone unheard, with CMPD urging anyone with details pertaining to the incident to step forward. Detective Moore, who's leading the charge on the homicide case, is available to field tips at 704-432-8477 (TIPS). For those opting to remain anonymous, there are alternatives such as calling Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, using their P3 Tips Mobile App, or visiting their website for submissions.
For a full understanding of the case, reference to report number 20251023-1607-01 is encouraged.
