“Suspicious Death” In West Charlotte Now Considered Homicide

UPDATE:  Police have confirmed the deceased as 29-year-old Michael Anthony Barnwell.  The case is now being treated as a homicide.

More information will be released as it develops.  Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective.  Detective Isenhour is the lead detective assigned to the case.

CHARLOTTE, NC — CMPD says they are investigating a “suspicious death” on Welling Avenue at Blenhein Road.

Police say they received a call for service around 5:30pm. When officers arrived, they say they found a man inside the home dead from a gunshot wound.

Investigators say they are still working to determine whether or not any foul play was involved.

Family members on scene provided a picture of the victim and identified him as 29-year-old Michael Barnwell. Police have not yet officially released the his name.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.