Crime & Safety
Homicide Ruled Out In Man's Death At North Charlotte Motel
A investigation is underway after a man's body was found in a north Charlotte motel, however police have ruled out homicide.
CHARLOTTE, NC — An investigation is underway after a man's body was found in a room of a north Charlotte motel, however police now say homicide is not suspected in his death.
The Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner’s finding comes one day after the body of James Timothy Rowland, 57, was discovered in a motel located in the 4900 block of Reagan Drive in Charlotte.
Charlotte Garden Inn Suites is located in that block near Interstate 77.
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While the cause of death is unknown, police told Spectrum news that there were signs of a struggle.
CMPD asks that anyone with information about this case call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective, or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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CMPD says a man was found dead here at the 4900 block of Reagan Drive by 77 in North Charlotte. Cause of death unknown but CMPD says there were signs of struggle and it’s a homicide investigation. @SpecNewsCLT pic.twitter.com/EKK0ifINlE
— Reuben Jones (@ReubenJones1) May 14, 2018
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