Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating two unsolved fatal shootings involving siblings Juordan Hill and Brittany Hill. Lajuana Hill, the mother, expressed profound grief and anger over losing both children in separate incidents years apart. Family members are urgently pleading with the public for any information to assist law enforcement in finding justice.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department proposed a citywide youth curfew for individuals aged 17 and under following recent teen gatherings at areas such as Romare Bearden Park. Council Member Malcolm Graham expressed support, arguing that the ordinance gives police necessary authority. However, community advocates from Action NC cautioned against the plan, raising concerns about potential police discretion and giving young residents unnecessary juvenile records.

A bomb threat was reported at the Macy’s Fulfillment Center in Rowan County early Wednesday morning, prompting multiple emergency services, including bomb squads and detection dogs, from several counties. Although no evacuations were ordered for the center, nearby Carson High School, which is part of the Rowan-Salisbury Schools district, was placed on a two-hour delay.

Bomb squads are investigating a reported bomb threat at the Macy’s Distribution Center in China Grove. Multiple regional agencies, including those from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and various counties, responded to search the property. Public safety officials distributed alerts within a half-mile radius and coordinated with the Rowan-Salisbury School System regarding nearby Carson High School.

The Charlotte City Council is expected to vote on a stricter citywide 9 p.m. curfew for those under 18, prompted by concerns over large teen takeovers. These events have led to arrests in locations like Romare Bearden Park and the Boardwalk Shopping Center. Police Chief Estella Patterson warned that immediate action is necessary to keep teens safe, noting that failures could lead to fatal consequences.

A driver of CATS was injured by broken glass after a stray bullet hit a bus in south Charlotte on South Boulevard. Authorities stated that the shooting, which originated from a nearby club, did not target the vehicle. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has issued warrants for a suspect.

Di-Quan Schafar Hunt, a North Carolina man, was arrested following an alleged unprovoked attack where he punched a woman on a Charlotte sidewalk. Police were investigating videos of this assault that were found on his social media account. Records indicate that Hunt has been arrested at least nine times since 2023 for various charges, including multiple counts of assault.

A 15-year-old juvenile was found abandoned at Charlotte-Douglas Airport and approached CMPD officers for help. The juvenile could not provide information about their guardian or personal details, prompting the police to seek public assistance in identifying them.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify a 15-year-old boy found at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The juvenile, who reported being abandoned and could not provide personal information, is in the custody of Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact 911.

A Mooresville Police Department officer, Elizabeth Anne Snowman, was arrested for allegedly misusing a Flock camera database to access vehicle information for non-official purposes. This is the second such arrest in the Charlotte area this week, following the arrest of a CMPD officer, Seth Elliott, for similar misuse of law enforcement databases.

One person was seriously injured in a shooting that occurred overnight on Freedom Drive in northwest Charlotte. The incident happened just after 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, prompting a response from multiple police officers and a K-9 unit. Authorities have not yet disclosed details about the cause or any potential arrests.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 82-year-old Gail Rubenstein, who has cognitive impairment and may be confused or lost. She was last seen leaving her south Charlotte home around 7 a.m. Tuesday and is believed to be driving a 2018 silver Mazda3 Touring with blue rims and license plate BDB5852.

A Charlotte church is providing youth resources and community support after a 14-year-old was killed in a nearby retaliatory shooting. Will of God Outreach Ministries offers summer camps, food pantries, and mentorship to combat teen violence. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department proposes an earlier curfew to reduce youth crime.

27-year-old Gilberto Gomez-Ruiz was killed in a shooting at Country Club Apartments in east Charlotte on July 29. The suspect, 29-year-old David Michael Simpson, had been released from Mecklenburg County Jail less than two hours prior and has a prior manslaughter conviction and lengthy criminal record. A second person was injured but survived.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte Center City Partners will host a National Night Out celebration at Victoria Yards from 6 to 8 p.m. to promote community safety and relationships. The event includes resource booths, free food, music, and family activities, with participation from multiple law enforcement agencies and local organizations.

Two separate stabbings occurred in south Charlotte and Ballantyne Monday night, leaving two individuals hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The first incident happened at a gas station on South Boulevard around 10:20 p.m., while the second occurred on Walsham Drive just after 10:30 p.m. Authorities are investigating both cases.

A 32-year-old man was arrested in Charlotte for stealing mail using master keys from apartment cluster boxes. He faces multiple charges including financial transaction card theft and possession of a firearm by a felon, along with outstanding warrants from Wilkes County and South Carolina.

A person was seriously injured in a shooting at an east Charlotte apartment complex on Magnolia Hill Drive. Police officers and a K-9 crew were present at the scene. Channel 9 is seeking additional details from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department regarding the incident and potential suspects.

A 32-year-old man was arrested in Charlotte for allegedly stealing mail and committing card fraud using master keys to access cluster mailbox kiosks. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and United States Postal Inspector Service collaborated on the investigation.

One person was killed and another injured in a shooting in the 3600 block of Bardot Drive in northwest Charlotte early Sunday morning. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the scene, where a victim was pronounced deceased, while another was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation remains ongoing with no further details released.

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating a homicide in Uptown Charlotte following a crash involving two cars at the intersection of East Fifth Street and North McDowell Street. Four victims were transported to hospitals, with one suffering a fatal gunshot wound and three sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Police confirm they are not seeking additional persons of interest at this time.

A portion of East Independence Boulevard near Wendover Road in southeast Charlotte is closed due to a water main break, as reported by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Motorists are advised to avoid the area while it is unclear when the road will reopen.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department conducted a weekend operation in Uptown to enhance safety, resulting in over 50 arrests, including 26 juveniles aged 17 or younger. Officers seized 13 guns and pulled over more than 200 drivers. Police cited improved public perception of safety as a key outcome.

CMPD Officer Seth Elliott was charged with misusing law enforcement databases to assist Michael Kuester, a drug suspect. Warrants detail Elliott running license plates via Flock and CJLeads for Kuester through Snapchat, while Kuester conducted multiple drug sales to an undercover Watauga County Sheriff’s detective using Telegram and various vehicles.

David Simpson, accused of shooting two people in east Charlotte following a parking dispute, skipped a morning court appearance and faces charges including first-degree murder. His girlfriend, Shameka Scott, is charged with aiding his escape. Simpson has prior charges from the past three years.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office launched a fourth-year summer camp, ESCAPE, to address rising juvenile gun assault incidents. The program, held at an unused jail facility, provides mentorship, personal development, and free activities to over 50 teenagers. Participants reported improved confidence, academic performance, and social skills, with the Sheriff’s Office maintaining year-round relationships with families.

A Charlotte man was sentenced to life in prison for the 2021 murder of Selvin Yovani Lara-Reyes during a cookout at the victim's apartment. The victim was shot multiple times, and a juvenile was injured. Evidence including cell phone messages and seized firearms led to the conviction.

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer, Seth Daniel Elliott, was arrested for allegedly misusing Flock Safety technology to provide license plate information to a person involved in a drug investigation. The officer accessed data via Flock Safety and CJLEADS, then shared it with the target, leading to his unpaid administrative leave and a charge of illegally accessing a government computer.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and Charlotte Center City Partners are hosting a free National Night Out event at Victoria Yards on August 4, featuring food, music, games, and opportunities to meet local officers. The event, part of an annual nationwide initiative to strengthen community-police relations, includes resource booths from law enforcement agencies and vendors like the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office and Capital One.

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer used Flock and the CJLEADS system to provide license plate information of an undercover officer to a subject in a drug investigation. The officer, Seth Elliott, was arrested by the SBI and charged with a misdemeanor for the unauthorized access.

Two people were injured in a shooting in northwest Charlotte around 6:15 a.m. along Free Creek Lane. One individual sustained life-threatening injuries, while another had minor injuries. MEDIC reported the incident, and Channel 9 is seeking additional details from local police.

A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer was placed on unpaid administrative leave after being arrested for allegedly misusing law enforcement databases for non-official purposes. Officer Seth Elliott was charged with illegally accessing government computer systems during an unrelated investigation, leading to revoked access to criminal intelligence tools and an Internal Affairs probe.

Fifty-seven recruits began an eight-month police training program at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Training Academy, with one dropping out by the second day. The training focuses on preparing recruits for law enforcement roles through rigorous curriculum, mentorship from instructors, and uniform transitions.

Homicide detectives in Charlotte-Mecklenburg are seeking tips in the case of 44-year-old James Mathew Rodriguez, whose death was ruled a homicide on May 26 after an initial welfare check on May 22. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) and other agencies are processing evidence and urging the public to contact Charlotte Crime Stoppers for information.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police have reclassified the death of 44-year-old James Rodriguez, found near uptown on May 22, as a homicide. Rodriguez, part of the unhoused community, was discovered in the N. Pine Street area near I-277, and investigators are seeking public assistance to identify his killer.

A shooting at Country Club Apartments in east Charlotte resulted in one death and one injury. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officers responded quickly and are investigating, but no suspect or victim names have been released.

A man was killed, and another was injured in a shooting in east Charlotte, as reported by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The incident occurred overnight.

Anthony Lee and Christina Pierre filed a federal lawsuit against the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, alleging unlawful arrest and excessive force during a November 2023 incident outside a Bojangles. The lawsuit claims officers arrested them for smoking marijuana, but Lee asserts the substance was legal hemp, and video of the arrest showed an officer striking Pierre multiple times.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and North Carolina Probation seized a Glock firearm, extended magazines, ammunition, and car-breaking tools from the home of 17-year-old Tristan English, who was convicted of a 2025 shooting into an occupied dwelling. A second 17-year-old was also arrested in connection with the seized items.

A deadly shooting occurred early Saturday morning on Kings Ridge Drive in south Charlotte, resulting in one fatality. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating the incident as a homicide, with no suspects currently identified and the victim's identity unknown.