Crime & Safety
Body Found Near North Charlotte Church
Charlotte police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death behind a church.
CHARLOTTE, NC -- A homicide investigation is underway after the body of a man was found in a wooded area near a University-area church in north Charlotte.
According a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department report, police received a tip in a 911 call for help received shortly before 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, which led officers to the 9100 block of Newell Baptist Church Road.
The 911-caller had found the body of the man who was killed by a gunshot in a wooded area near the church, CMPD said. Homicide detectives are conducting an investigation and canvassing the area to locate witnesses.
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CMPD asks that anyone with information about this incident contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, or call 704-432-TIPS and ask to speak with Homicide Detective Overman.
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