Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have identified a suspect in connection with the death of a 1-year-old child in Charlotte, North Carolina.
CMPD homicide detectives identified 26-year-old Brionce Parks as the suspect, according to a department statement. Parks was interviewed at the Law Enforcement Center and later arrested on charges of felony child abuse and exposing a child to a controlled substance.
Following his arrest, Parks was placed in the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
CMPD said the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the Homicide Unit at 704-432-8477 (TIPS) or anonymously to Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, via their mobile app, or on their website.
