Case Update: Hickory Grove Division Homicide Investigation

Published on May 22, 2024

Charlotte, NC – (Wednesday, May 22, 2024) – As a result of the ongoing investigation, investigators with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit have identified an additional suspect in connection with this case.

CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) is asking for the public’s help in locating Terrance Cordell McKnight Jr., 18. Mr. McKnight is wanted for murder. Anyone with information about Mr. McKnight’s whereabouts is asked to immediately call CMPD’s VCAT at 704-336-VCAT (8228). Mr. McKnight should be considered armed and dangerous.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As more information becomes available, it will be released by the CMPD Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly with a homicide detective. Detective Fitch is the lead investigator on this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For more information on this case, see report: 20240412-1841-01.

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Charlotte, NC – (Tuesday, April 23, 2024) – As a result of the ongoing investigation, homicide detectives have identified and charged a 17-year-old juvenile as a suspect in connection with this case.

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) located and arrested the juvenile suspect. The suspect was taken to the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) in Uptown (601 East Trade St.) to speak with investigators. At the conclusion of the interview, the juvenile was transferred to the custody of the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and charged with the following:

• murder
• Conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon
• Robbery with a dangerous weapon

The victim’s next of kin have been informed of the arrest.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As more information becomes available, it will be released by the CMPD Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident can contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. You are asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly with a homicide detective. Detective Fitch is the lead investigator on this case. The public can also leave information anonymously. For more information on this case, see report: 20240412-1841-01.

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Charlotte, NC – (Sunday, April 14, 2024) – The victim was identified as Kaleb Brown, 17. The victim’s next of kin have been informed of his death.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As more information becomes available, it will be released by the CMPD Public Information Office. Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. They are asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly with a Homicide Detective. Detective Fitch is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public may also leave information anonymously. For more information on this case, see report: 202404121841-01.

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Charlotte, NC – (Friday, April 12, 2024) – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation in the 7600 block of Boswell Road in the Hickory Grove neighborhood.

On Friday, April 12, just after 6:40 p.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon in the 7600 block of Boswell Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. MEDIC also responded and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.

Homicide detectives were on scene to conduct an investigation and Criminal Investigation Division responded to examine the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Task Force, Victim Services, CFD and MEDIC were also in attendance.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As more information becomes available, it will be released by the CMPD Public Affairs Office. Anyone with information about this incident can contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. You are asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly with a homicide detective. Detective Fitch is the lead investigator on this case. The public can also leave information anonymously. For more information about this case, see report: 20240412-1841-01.

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