CMPD: Fatal North Charlotte Shooting Of 43-Year-Old Classified As Justified Homicide

The Latest (8/5/21):

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say that the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old man in north Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.

The homicide case of Williams Alexander was initiated in April 2021.

Officials with the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office say after reviewing the case they concur with the detectives’ decision not to charge anyone in this case.

Original Story (4/2/21):

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has identified the victim of a north Charlotte homicide case that happened Thursday morning.

Detectives were called to McArthur Avenue near Atando Avenue just after 11am in reference to an assault with a deadly weapon call.

When officers arrived on the scene, they found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, according to a news release.  The man, identified as 43-year-old Williams Alexander, was pronounced dead on the scene by MEDIC.

No arrests have been announced at this time.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing.