Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police detectives are investigating a homicide in north Charlotte after officers found a person dead in the 5700 block of Cardington Court, according to authorities. CMPD's Homicide Unit and the department's Crime Scene Search team responded to the area and stayed on scene into the morning as the investigation got underway. Police said details about the victim, any potential suspect, or how the incident unfolded were not immediately available.
Initial report
As reported by WCNC Charlotte, CMPD confirmed the discovery in the 5700 block of Cardington Court in north Charlotte. The WCNC piece, by Diamond Carroll, includes a photo credited to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's X account.
How to help
According to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, anyone with information is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous tip with Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Detectives say the investigation is active, and CMPD's Public Affairs Office will release additional information when it becomes available.
What we don't know
Authorities have not released the victim's name, a cause of death, or whether there are any suspects in custody. This story will be updated as CMPD or other official sources provide more details.
