Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a fatal shooting on East Trade Street from over the weekend. The victim died after being transported to the hospital.

Salisbury Police swiftly responded to a reported active shooter at a local Walmart, rapidly evacuating the store. No threat was found, and the store resumed normal operations.

Two teachers at Maiden Rosenwald Preschool Academy were arrested following allegations of child abuse involving toddlers; police investigations are ongoing.

CMPD arrested suspect Khanahnai Coleman, 20, for Murder and Armed Robbery in connection to a homicide case. Details of the investigation remain undisclosed.

An updated age-progression photo of missing Cornelius girl, Madalina Cojocari, was released by the Cornelius PD and NCMEC on her 14th birthday, aiming to reinvigorate the search.

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.