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The CMPD has charged Jeffrey Javon Boggs, of Rock Hill, with the murder of 31-year-old Demarco Trayvon Pegues.
Boggs, 24, was apprehended at a hotel on Lucky Penny Street in Charlotte and taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with First Degree Murder, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Communicating Threats.
Jeffrey Boggs
Detectives say the suspect and victim were acquaintances but police have not determined a motive for the homicide.
The case is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Pack is the lead detective assigned to the case. The public can also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers website at http://charlottecrimestoppers. com/.
Original Story:
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police are investigating a homicide in southwest Charlotte. Officers responded to the call just before 12pm on South Tryon Street between I-485 and Arrowood Road.
Officers say they located 31-year-old Demarco Trayvon Pegues inside a vehicle and suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Pegues was pronounced dead on the scene.
Homicide detectives are currently trying to determine whether there are any witnesses to this incident.
Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
