Missing 18-year-old from Matthews found dead along Rea Road in south Charlotte

Olivia Kathleen Bruce was found dead in this Rea Road parking lot, police said Thursday, May 9.

CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – An 18-year-old who was reported missing in Matthews was found dead in south Charlotte Thursday afternoon, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

CMPD reports they are conducting a death investigation in the 7800 block of Rea Road. Shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, officers and paramedics were on scene.

According to authorities, a woman was found dead at the scene. According to CMPD, the woman was initially reported missing to Matthews Police Department.

Matthews Police confirmed the woman was 18-year-old Olivia Kathleen Bruce. She was reported missing Thursday and was last seen leaving Providence High School the day before.

The CMPD Homicide Unit is currently investigating the case following standard operating procedure. They said there is currently no evidence of foul play.