Charlotte police investigate a Wallace Road homicide after a person was found dead from a gunshot wound. The active case lacks details on motive or suspects.

CMPD reports a 6% drop in overall crime and a 17% reduction in violent crime in Q1 2025, attributing success to strategic initiatives and community engagement.

A shooting in southeast Charlotte near a high school resulted in one fatality, with emergency services responding around 12:30 p.m. The investigation is ongoing.

Charlotte's public safety strategy, including police initiatives CORE 13 and Connect Charlotte, achieves a 6% drop in crime and a 17% decrease in violent crime early in 2025.

A mother and her son were arrested for a shooting in Great Falls that injured two teens; the mother faces accessory charges, and the son attempts murder among other charges.

Raterrio Titian Sheppard arrested in Gastonia for second-degree murder and hit and run after a fatal street racing crash that killed Porscha Mason and injured others.

Juvenile charged in Walmart shooting to remain detained; court considers adult trial due to the serious nature of the crime and public safety concerns.

Police responded to a shooting in Hickory; no injuries were reported. Two suspects, Garon Killian and Kylee Simpson, face multiple charges including attempted murder.

One person died in York County, SC, after their SUV hit a deer on I-77, veering off the road and crashing into barriers. Traffic was affected in the area.

A truck carrying explosives overturned in Rowan County, prompting a shelter-in-place order. No injuries or major damage were reported, and the area was soon secured.

A driver died in a solo vehicle crash after their car struck a tree off York Highway on Monday; the road was closed but has since reopened. The investigation is ongoing.

A fatal crash on I-77 Southbound near Davidson, North Carolina, around 3:15 a.m., resulted in road closure and heavy traffic delays lasting until approximately 6:40 a.m.

A 64-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run involving a Chevrolet Cruze in Charlotte; the driver was arrested on charges including Felony Death by Vehicle.