Man Found Shot To Death Near NoDa Identified, Suspect In Custody

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The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Otis Lucas Jr.

The CMPD has chargedΒ Marchell Michelle Bright-Walters, 47, with Voluntary Manslaughter.

The case is still under investigation and more information will be released as it develops.

Original Story:

CHARLOTTE,N.C. — Β The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating after a man was found shot to death near NoDa.

On Saturday, February 23rd, 2019, at about 12:15 a.m., CMPD officers responded to call for service in the 200 block of Matheson Avenue.

Arriving officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound on the side of the road. Β The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

CMPD has not identified any suspects. Β Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective.Β  Detective Fitch isthe lead detective assigned to the case. Β The public can also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.