CMPD Tree Lighting Honors Murder Victims, Fallen Officers

CHARLOTTE, NC — Family and friends of murder victims came together Tuesday night to decorate a special Christmas tree at CMPD.

The department hosted its annual Christmas tree lighting in Uptown Charlotte. Loved ones put ornaments on the tree with the names of victims.

There have been 81 homicides so far this year.

Mecklenburg County’s fallen officers were also remembered at the tree lighting.