In a ‘difficult and challenging year’ Charlotte saw a spike in violent crimes
The rise was driven by double-digit increases in homicides and aggravated assaults, according to CMPD data.
By Jonathan Limehouse | January 8, 2021
CMPD reports 2 homicides, the firsts of 2021
A weekly roundup of major crimes reported by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
By QCity Metro Staff | January 6, 2021
A woman shot and killed in northeast Charlotte
The incident happened near the 8300 block of Paces Oaks Blvd.
By Jonathan Limehouse | December 29, 2020
2 killed in separate stabbings in Charlotte
Charlotte’s homicide total reached 122, a mark last seen during the crack cocaine wave in 1993.
By Jonathan Limehouse | December 29, 2020
Here are our public safety stories of 2020
A new chief of police, a rise in homicides and police reform initiatives were some of the storylines in the spotlight this year.
By Jonathan Limehouse | December 29, 2020
2 killed in Charlotte shootings less than an hour apart
Days before Christmas, Charlotte reached its 117th homicide this year after two people were fatally shot Tuesday night.
By Jonathan Limehouse | December 23, 2020
Concord police officer killed in the line of duty
Concord police officers shot and killed the suspect at the scene near Concord Mills Mall late Wednesday.
By Jonathan Limehouse | December 17, 2020
3 killed in Charlotte shootings over the weekend, including a juvenile
Charlotte’s homicide total reaches 113 after three separate incidents claim the lives of victims over the weekend.
By Jonathan Limehouse | December 14, 2020
Mount Holly police officer, 25, killed during encounter with suspect
The 24-year-old suspect was wounded during an exchange of gunfire. He was released from a hospital and charged with murder.
By Jonathan Limehouse | December 11, 2020
1 dead, 1 injured in northeast Charlotte shooting
The Thursday morning incident marks Charlotte’s 110th homicide of 2020.
By Jonathan Limehouse | December 10, 2020
