Inmate dies in county jail
The 45-year-old inmate was found unresponsive in his cell Wednesday morning, officials said.
By Qcitymetro Staff | March 20, 2020
Police identify homicide victim in Monday shooting
A second man was shot during the incident in northeast Charlotte and was expected to survive.
By Qcitymetro Staff | March 17, 2020
6 days, 7 deaths: Charlotte homicide detectives have been busy
Within the last week, five people were shot to death, and two others were found dead in a creek bed near McAlpine Creek Park.
By Qcitymetro Staff | March 5, 2020
Man convicted of killing newspaper delivery driver gets life in prison
The verdict and sentence came nearly three years after the killing of Walter “Wes” Edwin Scott Jr. in uptown Charlotte.
By Glenn Burkins | February 10, 2020
Mecklenburg D.A. will put more resources into prosecuting violent crimes
The shift comes as Charlotte looks back on a year that saw a rise in violent crimes in 2019, including 107 criminal homicides -- one of its highest homicide counts on record.
By Glenn Burkins | February 3, 2020
Putney: Force not a factor in suspect’s death
Update: In his first public statement about the case, Chief Kerr Putney declined to discuss the police encounter that preceded the death of Harold Easter.
By Glenn Burkins | January 31, 2020
Man dies after ‘medical emergency’ in police custody
Also, police report fatal shooting late Friday in southwest Charlotte.
By Qcitymetro Staff | January 25, 2020
Pizza-delivery worker shoots 3 robbery suspects; all survive
Police said the gun used by the suspects turned out to be a toy, painted black.
By Glenn Burkins | January 22, 2020
3 teens charged with shooting, robbery during drug deal
The victim was a 17-year-old juvenile who was shot and struck on the head.
By Qcitymetro Staff | January 20, 2020
Police: 15-year-old boy arrested, charged with robbing convenience store
Police said the suspect fired "numerous rounds" while robbing the store. An employee inside was injured.
By Glenn Burkins | January 13, 2020
