Vi Lyles "Uptown Charlotte is Safe" Unless Its 2 am and the Encore is closing.

Local media are calling it a "Mass Shooting at 300 North Church Street Charlotte".

The official statement from CMPD is less dramatic:

"Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 300 block of North College Street in the Central Division.

On Sunday, July 13, at 2 a.m., officers responded to reports of ^gun shots^ being fired in the 300 block of North College Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim who had sustained a gunshot wound. This subject was pronounced on the scene by MEDIC.

Three additional victims were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds by MEDIC and two additional victims self-transported.

Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence."

While CMPD's PIO gives the address at 300 North College Street the address for the Hive Night Club the crime scene tape was on the alley between QC Social and the parking deck at 200 East 6th Street.

200 East 6th Street Charlotte, NC

Those who know Uptown clubs know that Encore Night Club ain't Whiskey River. 

Photo Courtesy of Hive Night Club 300 North College Street Charlotte, NC 

CMPD reported on Monday July 14, 2025, that the deceased employee of Encore was 37-year-old Arleigh Alexzander Bryant.

While Encore denied the shooting happened inside apparently an altercation started inside the club. There is no word in the altercation involved Bryant.

Both venues cater to the same crowd yet CMPD presence is zero when the clubs are open. Several uptown residents are shocked that CMPD doesn't have Officers on site nightly. Many these venues are given preferential treatment from both CMPD and Meck ABC. 

And so it goes another life lost to gun violence and another 5 people with life altering injuries.

An area of Charlotte that once saw families enjoying events at Spirit Square, Discovery Place and the Belk Theater / Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. Places where the only thing dramatic was the Phantom of the Opera and violence was limited to a fight between the cast members of Cats.

Ten victims of gun violence 3 homicides Uptown in the last 10 days, including a CMPD Officer.

And y'all want to re-elect Vi Lyles?

Note: Yes I know gunshots is one word but if I quote the PIO release I'm obligated to quote it verbatim spelling errors included. Yes back in the day reporters and editors would put (sic) to indicate the error but no more (per the AP style guide).

Incarceration Saves Lives

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – shortly before 7:30 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon Call for Service in the 1900 block of Milton Road. The investigation revealed that one individual had sustained a gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene by MEDIC.

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit began their investigation with the help of crime scene technicians, who remained on site well after dark.  

Dontre Lamar Williams Photo Courtesy MCSO

By dawn on the 25th the only signs of police activity left are the crime scene tape and a CMPD Ford Explorer parked in the far corner of the parking lot. Later someone would place a bouquet of flowers near a discarded Deer Park water bottle just outside of the crime scene tape.

By noon the victim had been identified by local media as Dontre Lamar Williams age 24. But CMPD would never update their original CMPD NewsRoom posting. Apparently only high profile cases get follow-up public announcements that name the victim.

"Tre" as he was known by family and friends was remembered as "a good boy". 

“Loving father, great friend and great person to be around,” Camari Simpson said after setting the flowers down. "You could call him if you need anything."

A former teacher recalled Williams as kind.

"I do know he was one of the kids that always did the right thing and I know he loved his family very much," Jeremy Cox said.

On "X" someone claiming to be his mother posted the following:

Jul 9

"this is my son, and we are grieving.  the negative comments come from ignorant ppl who don't do research before posting about something they know nothing about. he was not the target. he was not a troublemaker.  he lived there and had  friends there. that could have been anyone."

Fast Mart #3 1900 Milton Road

CMPD background on 1900 Milton Road:

On February 28th, 2025, at 1632 hours, made loitering complaint numbers for 1900 Milton Road (Fast Mart #3). 1900 Milton Road (Fast Mart #3)

The location is known for loitering, high drug activity and multiple shootings. There is high volume of call for services for multiple subjects loitering for the purposes of sales and distribution of narcotics. 

Four Individuals Gather on Joyce Drive at the Entrance to Fast Mart #3

Google Image December 2024

Officers have conducted citizen contacts and zone checks in the immediate area to avoid and prevent on-going issues that are arising from 1900 Milton Road (Fast Mart #3). 

Fast Mart # 3  sign reads 

These premises are being electronically monitored for illegal activities

Violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Owner of Fast Mart has expressed major concerns of the on-going issues of multiple subject loitering in front of his business and disturbing customers as they enter the PVA of 1900 Milton Road. This has led to Officers making traffic stops, multiple reports and arrests. In light of recent criminal activity rising such as shootings between two known gangs, North Tryon Police Division has been directed to show more presence in the area of 1900 Milton Road to try and deter criminal activity from increasing and to avoid innocent citizens from getting seriously injured. 

Fast Mart # 3 Street Dealers Captured By Google

Arrest Report 

On February 28th, 2025, was conducting surveillance on 1900 Milton Road and observed several individuals at the corner of Joyce Drive, right before the intersection at Milton Road. 

These are the same subjects who consistently loiter and congregate (at) the street for the purpose of selling and distributing narcotics to individuals and/or vehicles. observed multiple vehicles enter the PVA of 1900 Milton Road and the known subjects to approach each vehicle and extend their arms inside of each vehicle, which appears to be hand to hand transaction. Through training and experience from this particular area patrol, these known subjects are drug dealers, who intend to sell and deliver to their customers or use their phones to communicate and facilitate their drugs to another area to avoid police contact. 

In addition, there were multiple individuals who went inside the Fast Mart#3, exit the store and then, either wait for one of the known subjects to approach them or they will walk up to the known subjects, to either buy or sell narcotics.

Then conducted two traffic stops to further investigate under these two complaint numbers, 20250228152901 and 20250228154400, respectively.

20250228152901 - observed red CHEVROLET HHR parked at the entrance of 1900 Milton Road and Joyce Drive. Observed two black males approach the driver side window, one of the black males extended their arms inside the vehicle and then took them out, which appeared to be hand-to-hand transaction. 

Moments later, the two black males walked away and the drive exited the PVA of 1900 Milton Road. 

(I) got behind the observed vehicle and conducted traffic stop. The female driver admitted the black male was asking and attempting to sell and deliver her narcotics or "something to smoke". 

(I) asked the female to describe who was trying to sell and deliver her narcotics and she advised black male, short, w / dreadlocks, possibly wearing white shirt.

20250228154400 observed black GMC ACA parked and idle in front of 1900 Milton Road (Fast Mart #3). Observed multiple subjects approach the vehicle on the driver side. 

One subject extended his arms inside and then took them out, which appeared to be hand-to- hand transaction. Moments later, the subjects walked away and placed their hands inside their pockets and the observed vehicle exited the PVA of 1900 Milton Road. 

(I) conducted (a) traffic stop on the observed vehicle. The female driver admitted ta buying and purchasing marijuana from the subjects. asked her to described the subject and she advised black male, short, approximately 5'4, wearing white shirt, black pants and has red hat with white designs. 

Recognized subject who matched the description from earlier when drove through the area of 1900 Milton Road. 

(I) seized the marijuana from the female subject.

Based on the totality of the circumstances, the above facts and prior knowledge of this area, arrested and charged WILLIAMS, DONTRE with PWISD Marijuana (4.34g). 

The suspect was still standing on the corner of Joyce Drive, when Police arrived and was wearing the exact clothing description the driver of the traffic stop confessed to officers. 

During search incident to arrest, the subject had $40 cash on his person and cell phone. Moments before Police arrived on-scene, through surveillance, the suspect was observed walking down Milton Road on the sidewalk and met with two other black male subjects.

The suspect took something out of his pockets and extended his arms to the other subject, who was wearing sweatshirt. 

Through training and experience, drug dealers have "foot soldiers", who sit and stand on the street and sell and deliver narcotics and then attempt to either 're-up" in sales or give up what they sold throughout the day to other members in their group.

Dontre Williams was booked into the Mecklenburg County Detention Center on February 28, 2025 at 23:47 (11:47 PM) and was released on March 1, 2025 at 19:58 (7:68 PM) after posting bail. his cash out of pocket expense was $350.00

The following evening Williams likely returned to his usual spot at the Fast Mart #3.

Ten Days Later

On March 10, 2025 the case against Dontre Lamar Williams was dropped.

The Mecklenburg County Assistant DA  Mary S. Elledge signed the following statement:

"At this time, the lab does not have the capacity to sufficiently test the THC level in the substance in order to negate the possibility the substance is legal hemp/CBD. Given this, the likelihood of success at trial is minimal. In the interest of judicial efficiency, the State elects not to proceed under these circumstances."

In March during the Carolina Spring, life is sweet, flowers begin to bloom, birds sing and people are out and about as the days are getting longer. Business over at the Fast Mart # 3 is as brisk as the spring breeze that blows across the parking lot.

The store as nearly as many customers as the guys on the sidewalk nearby.

A CMPD cruiser rolls into the Fast Mart # 3 parking lot. The young black men standing together laugh, high five and fist bump each other pointing towards the marked CMPD unit.  

They all believe that Dontre is a hero "F CMPD" is their motto and yet they don't realize that Dontre Lamar Williams has less than 4 months to live. 

Cedar's Take:

Incarceration saves lives. The Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office is either incompetently run or viscously mediocre and incessantly liberal. With zero incentive to prosecute criminals and no ability to reign in violence because they can not even obtain convictions on slam dunk charges.

Had Williams been held until trial and perhaps convicted, he might have changed the direction of his life and would certainly be alive today. 

Not one of the reported six prior arrests resulted in a conviction, not because he was found not guilty but because the case was dismissed. 

CMPD Officers are doing their jobs but the courts, judges, district attorney's office and our elected officials are killing our citizens, our children and our city.

MIlton Road at one time was solid middle class, white and safe. But Charlotte City Council allowed endless rezoning petitions in a never ending goal of density saturation and crazy amounts of multi family housing. The result was moderately priced home values collapsed. Then white Charlotte fled and east Charlotte became the hood. 

Look the other way policing doesn't work, zoning should not be changed on the whims of developers and Charlotte City Council members and the mayor should be term limited.

Road Rager Sent Back to Mecklenburg County Courts

 

Demont Forte is back in Charlotte after a shortened 8 year prison sentence. 

Forte earned himself an eight year trip to Raleigh for crimes in Mecklenburg County and a conviction as a habitual felon. 

He gained city wide attention for a 2022 road rage incident where he hit a woman so hard she flew out of her shoes.

In the case that had him sentenced to an active prison sentence the facts were simple:

On 6 December 2019, Forte assaulted a woman in a public parking lot. When police arrived on the scene, he had fled.  Warrants were issued for his arrest, and officers later recognized defendant while he was driving.  

When the officers activated their lights and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, defendant did not stop and attempted to evade the officers. 

Defendant was eventually apprehended and charged with two counts of assault on a female, one count of false imprisonment, and one count of feloniously operating a motor vehicle to elude arrest.  

On 8 April 2024, defendant was found guilty on all charges.  After rendering its verdict, the jury was instructed to determine whether defendant had attained habitual felon status. 

This testimony showed that defendant Forte had been convicted of felonies for the possession of cocaine in 1996, 2002, and 2005.  

The jury then returned a guilty verdict as to defendant’s habitual felon status. 

At the sentencing phase, the State submitted that defendant had seven total convictions. 

These were: (1) felony fleeing to elude arrest in the case at hand; (2-4)  the three felony convictions previously submitted to the jury; (5) felony possession of cocaine; (6) voluntary manslaughter; and (7) a federal conviction for possession of a forged or counterfeit instrument.

The trial court then sentenced defendant to 78 to 106 months of imprisonment.  Meaning he would serve at least 6 1/2 years behind bars.

Defendant’s misdemeanor convictions were to run consecutively, and the felony conviction was to run concurrently with the other two sentences.  

Demont Forte NC Department of Corrections

Forte was moved to the custody of the NC Department of Corrections on 05/06/2024. But his prison stint was short lived as his sentence was remanded back to Mecklenburg County on 06/09/2025 and is now awaiting resentencing.

Apparently the new North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson didn't put up much of an argument and Judge John Arrowood ruled that Forte should be resentence to correct a clerical error, with Judges Jefferson Griffin and Valerie Zachary concurring.

People who followed the road rage case were stunned when liberal judge Jennifer Fleet released Forte on a no cash bail. Three arrests later he would finally end up, on trial which would result in a guilty jury verdict and jail time.

Forte was charged in 1992 with Murder, but a plea deal would have Forte pleading guilty to only Voluntary Manslaughter in 1994 but he received only probation.

Given the soft on crime stance of the Mecklenburg DA and NC Attorney General's impotence, Forte stands a reasonable chance of winning release and credit for time served. 

Lock your doors Charloot!

CMPD Officer Shot Suspect Arrested

From CMPD:

Charlotte, N.C. – (Sunday, July 6, 2025) – Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting an Officer-Involved Shooting investigation in the 600 block of North Church Street in the Central Division.

On Sunday, July 6, shortly before 6:15 a.m., an off-duty CMPD officer responded to a disturbance in the 600 block of North Church Street. Upon arrival, a physical altercation occurred between the officer and the suspect. During the altercation, a firearm was discharged and the officer was shot in the leg. The suspect then fled the scene but was apprehended shortly after.

The officer was quickly treated on scene by responding officers before he was transported to an area hospital to undergo surgery. He is currently in serious but stable condition.

Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office, Victim Services, MEDIC and CFD also responded to assist.

DEMETRUIS TAQUAN BRISTOW was been charged with attempted first degree murder in the shooting of a CMPD Officer.

Demetruis Bristow Photo Courtesy MCSO

The Gastonia resident is charged as follows:

ATTEMPTED FIRST DEGREE MURDER

ASSAULT LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RESULTIING IN SERIOUS INJURY 

ASSAULT LEO/PO W/FIREARM

AWDW INTENT TO KILL

MALICIOUS CONDUCT BY PRISONER/THROW

ASSAULT ON FEMALE

RESISTING PUBLIC OFFICER

ASSAULT GOVT OFFICIAL/EMPLY

Additionally Bristow was arrested on 3 outstanding warrants.

Yet what happens to him in Mecklenburg County will be nothing like Johnston, Wake and Cabarrus Counties were his failure to appear on drug, weapons and traffic charges have cost bail bondmen thousands. 

Given Mecklenburg DA's in ability to remove violent felons from society he'll only have a short stay before he's released. Maybe this time the impoten DA and spineless Judges will see things differently?

Finally, Cedar Posts will not release the the name of the Officer until he has been released from the hospital or his name is made public by the CMPD PIO, but offer prayers for a full recovery. 

Update:

According to sources the incident began with Briston attacking Aniyah Simone Porter by "grabbing her face", Then when the Officer arrived the altercation escalated. Bristow who only stands 5'4'' weighing just 125 pounds managed to either cause the Officer's weapon to discharge or somehow took the Officer's weapon and managed to take a shot striking the Officer in the leg.

CMPD Officers in the area were able to quickly spot the suspect and take him into custody. 

UPDATE:

This was really close, here's the official court document edited with the Officer's name redacted.

On July 6, 2025 at 0608 hours Domestic Violence-Physical Assault was reported at 640 North Church St (The Ascher Uptown Apartments) by the witness. 

The witness reported that (a) male was assaulting (a) female at the location.

The witness met with detectives and provided a statement.

The witness stated that before the incident occurred the suspect was in-the lobby of the apartments drinking alcohol and asked to use the phone to call for a ride. The witness stated that the suspect called his girlfriend and was yelling, cursing, and threatening her over the phone. 

The witness stated that when the suspect's girlfriend arrived, the suspect got into the vehicle occupied by the girlfriend, and-he observed the suspect assaulting the girlfriend. 

The witness stated that during the reported physical assault he observed a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer walking from the garage to the location. 

The witness stated that he flagged down OFFICER and informed him of the physical-assault in progress on the property. 

The witness stated that OFFICER got on his phone to call for assistance and then went to intervene in the altercation. The witness stated that OFFICER identified himself as law enforcement officer and tried to calm down the suspect. 

OFFICER continued to try and talk the suspect out of the vehicle. 

The witness stated that the suspect got out of the vehicle and that OFFICER remained calm. The witness stated that the suspect then slapped OFFICER's phone out of his hand and began striking him multiple times. The witness stated that he saw firearm in the hands of the suspect after he heard multiple gunshots and saw blood on the ground. The witness stated that the suspect was leaning over the OFFICER and then fled the scene. 

OFFICER was operating in his official duties as law enforcement officer by responding to a domestic violence call for service.

The witness provided suspect description and stated that he was wearing backpack. Officers observed the suspect who matched the description provided by communications. Officers observed the suspect attempt to get (a) ride from a citizen. 

When officers attempted to approach the suspect, the suspect fled on foot. 

Officers gave the suspect loud verbal commands to show his hands. The suspect refused and jumped fence continuing to flee on foot. 

The suspect was located and apprehended. Before the suspect was apprehended, he discarded (the) backpack. The backpack was located, and search warrant was obtained. 

During the search of the backpack a handgun was located. The suspect was wearing two socks that were saturated in blood.

Suspect was arrested for resist, obstruct, and delay. 

The suspect was handcuffed behind his back and placed in the rear-of marked patrol vehicle. The suspect then moved his handcuffed hands from his back to his front. The suspect proceeded to remove the socks from his feet. The suspect then threw one sock saturated with blood at Officer C.S. Waller.

Officer Waller then proceeded to walk around to the other side of the marked patrol vehicle to attempt to restrain the suspect, at which point the suspect threw an additional sock saturated with blood at Waller. 

During the suspect's arrest he made voluntary Utterance that the blood on his socks was his. The blood on the suspect's socks matched blood on' the socks of the suspect who shot OFFICER on video

surveillance.

The mother of the suspect provided statement to detectives. During the interview, the mother positively identified the suspect on still images captured from the scene. The mother stated that she was called by the suspect's girlfriend and informed of the domestic assault and that the suspect was involved in an altercation with an officer at the incident location.

OFFICER sustained one gunshot wound to his leg that caused mass blood loss (enough) for him to lose consciousness multiple times. OFFICER was transported to the hospital and went into immediate surgery. 

OFFICER's current medical condition is stable/critical condition.

Detectives viewed and collected video surveillance of the incident which corroborated the statement provided by the witness. 

During review of the video surveillance which includes audio, three gunshots can be heard. Detectives and Crime Scene processed the scene. Three discharged cartridge casings were located, as well as multiple projectiles.

The suspect's girlfriend provided statement to detectives. The girlfriend stated that during an argument with the suspect, the suspect grabbed her in the face. 

The girlfriend confirmed that male approached the vehicle in an attempt to intervene and stop the assault. She advised that when the suspect got into physical altercation with the male, she drove away with her friend. The suspect's girlfriend stated that she had been in long-term relationship with the suspect.

The suspect was interviewed by detectives. The suspect agreed to waive his written Miranda.warnings and speak with detectives. The suspect gave admissions to the above listed charges.

Based on the above facts and circumstances, there is probable cause that Demetruis Taquan Bristow (B/M, 01/12/2005) did commit Attempted First Degree Murder; ADWIK X2, RDO, Malicious Conduct by Prisoner X2, Assault Inflicting Serious Bodily Injury on LEO, Assault with Firearm ona LEO, Assault on Government Official and Assault on Female.

Update:

At a court hearing this morning (Monday July 7, 2025) Judge Roy Wiggins denied bond and so Bristow will remain behind bars. His next court date is July 25, 2025.

Update:

The CMPD Officer remains hospitalized. Overnight his medical team moved him to the ICU due to complications. 

Our prayers continue. 

July 4th No Official Fireworks But Madness Just the Same

Friday July 4th our Independence Day is the national holiday. But because the Charlotte Knights would wrap a 4 game stand against the Durham Bulls on Thursday and not play at home again until July 18th, WBT's "Skyshow" fireworks was moved up a day.

Odd that the Nation's 14th largest city would not celebrate Independence Day on July 4th.  Makes about as much sense as having New Year's eve on January 3rd because it's a Saturday.

But leave it to "Black Charloot" to keep it real and descend on Uptown like a swarm of locusts as if there were planned celebrations. Maybe they didn't get the notice?

They did however show up by the bus load. Who needs professional fireworks when you have guns, weed, roman candles and firecrackers?

What occurred was total chaos and it all descended on Romare Bearden Park. Fights, gunfire, explosions and traffic jams. 

The official Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department statement:

CMPD Manages Crowds in Uptown Charlotte on July 4th

Charlotte, NC – (Saturday, July 5, 2025) 

On the evening of July 4, numerous people gathered in and around the 300 block of South Church Street, Romare Bearden Park, despite no official events being planned.  The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) was prepared with resources to manage any situation arising from the influx of visitors.

Throughout the evening, CMPD officers worked diligently to manage the crowds and maintain order.

There were a total of 15 arrests, seven adults and eight juveniles.  Additionally, 10 firearms were seized during these arrests. 

The following adult suspects were arrested:

Khalil Delaney, 18, is charged with Carrying Concealed Weapon (Gun), Felony Possession of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana and Resisting Public Officer

Don-Nell Greene, 20, is charged with Carrying Concealed Weapon (Gun), Felony Possession of Marijuana, Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Pyrotechnics/Fireworks and Resisting Public Officer

Russell Matthews Jr., 20, is charged with Carrying Concealed Weapon (Gun), Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jadarius Miller, 26, is charged with Carrying Concealed Weapon (Gun) and Possession of Marijuana

Tommie Glinsey, 26, is charged with Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle, Carrying a Concealed Weapon (Gun), Shooting in the City Limits, Felony Conspiracy and Misdemeanor Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Kamron Mason, 31, is charged with Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle, Carrying a Concealed Weapon (Gun), Shooting in the City Limits, Felony Conspiracy, Misdemeanor Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Firearm by Felon and Possession of Stolen Firearm

Carell Scipio, 42, is charged with Possession of Marijuana and Resisting Public Officer

The eight juveniles who were arrested ranged in age from 14 to 17 years old.  Their charges include violating the Youth Protection Ordinance, Possession of Stolen Firearm, Possession of Handgun by Minor, Carrying Concealed Weapon, Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Public Officer, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Two officers were injured during the arrest of one of the subjects.  One officer was transported to the hospital and diagnosed with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.  The other officer was evaluated on scene by MEDIC and assessed with minor injuries.

Partnerships with the Charlotte Fire Department, MEDIC, CATS, CDOT, Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation and Mecklenburg County Emergency Management were critical in managing the influx of visitors.  Event operations were coordinated from the CMPD command center, which was operational from 5 p.m. on Friday, July 4, to 1 a.m. on Saturday, July 5.

CMPD appreciates the hard work of its officers and thanks all public safety partners for their collaboration. 

But the arrests didn't stop at 12 Midnight:.

Other arrests for weapons processed on July 5th:

Dennis Marvin Day

Wesley Beamon

Jvonta James Dixon

Cedrick Roary

Charlie Ellis Williams

The death of uptown continues thanks to Vi Lyles, Charlotte City Council.

Unfortunate Double Homicide Start To The July 4th Weekend

CMPD posted the following early this afternoon:

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s (CMPD) Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 7300 block of Pebblestone Drive in the Independence Division.

On Wednesday, July 2, shortly after 12:00 p.m., officers responded to an Assault with a Deadly Weapon with injuries call for service in the 7300 block of Pebblestone Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered two individuals had sustained gunshot wounds and both were pronounced deceased by MEDIC at the scene.

Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation, and Crime Scene Search responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD’s Operations Command, Victim Services and CFD also assisted.

According to local media:

Two people were shot and killed in southeast Charlotte on Wednesday, Medic confirmed. 

Multiple crews responded to a reported shooting at an apartment complex on Pebblestone Drive, which is just off East Independence Boulevard and Village Lake Drive. 

Medic confirmed two people were pronounced dead at the scene. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police detectives say they aren't looking for any suspects at this time. 

No suspects which basically code speak for murder / suicide. 

7348 C Pebblestone Drive is a townhome in the Village Lake Drive area between Monroe Road and Independence Blvd.

Once a sought after address Village Lake like it's sister property Sharon Lakes off of South Blvd was developed in the 1980s with rapid success but a demographic shift beginning in 2000 led to ever declining property values which have rebounded based on a 2023 County Wide Revaluation. More as it develops .

They All Have Guns

The murder of 15 year old Avion Dingle over the weekend is so normal for Charloot that the news media has already moved on to bigger stories. 

It's no big deal because they all have guns and violence within the "Black Community" is just a fact of life. The African American Community has become a Culture of Violence, Embracing Criminality and Gun Play as a way of life.

Glamorized in rap and hip hop music and endless video clips on facebook, instagram and tiktok 

I have family members with CMPD who echo the same thing about Black kids "they all have guns" and they offer a cautionary warning "don't ever think they don't".

The reason is having a gun is the deal, a status symbol and point of pride and power. Call it whatever you like having a Glock is "straight fire," or "dope," maybe even "on fleek," def "lit," "Gucci," and maybe even "savage" you don't have a gun? Well then you sus.

Today a 15 year old's dead body is being treated to a full examination by the Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner's Office and later the N.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) will sign off on the cause of death. Extreme sudden unexpected ventilation and leakage of necessary fluids.

Thomas D. Owens, M.D., is the director and chief forensic pathologist of the Mecklenburg County Examiner’s Office. He is responsible for supervising forensic examinations, autopsies, and death investigations in Mecklenburg County and he's about as creepy as you can find outside of Hollywood.

15 Year old Avion Dingle (Walker) will be laid out of a metal collection table and then he'll be gutted like a trout. His brain will be removed and his heart dissected then they will staple him back together and deliver his body to a mortuary assigned the task of putting him back together as much as possible so that his family members can grieve properly.   

We can stop the madness. But it is going to take more than "violence interrupters" and crying MOMO mommies. Forget stoic messages from parents and clergy. The standard he was a good boy will be echoed over and over again.

It is way past time to fix this. These mini thugs have guns because it is considered cool, a status symbol and ridin with a bunch of your friends that have guns has become the equivalent of sitting at  the cool kids table in the school lunchroom.

Let's fix this.

Democrats have let us all down. The courts and law enforcement need to get serious, if you have a gun and shouldn't even the first offense it should mean one year jail time. The second time automatic five years. Felon with a gun ten year automatic. 

Stolen gun double the sentence. 

Modified weapon triple the sentence.

Ridin with a gun even if it is not yours automatic jail time. Hanging out with friends with guns even on the street everyone goes to jail.

Get arrested with a gun no bail. 

We need to make it where black kids no longer see having a gun as cool but rather the complete opposite and totally uncool. 

Look a the MCSO arrests over the weekend 16 black mugshots with weapons charges everyone one of them released inside 24 hours.

It should not be happening.

Time to end the madness.