CMPD: Man Wanted For Killing Woman Inside East Charlotte Home, Kidnapping Man

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – An investigation is underway after a woman was found fatally shot on Friday, January 19th, according to a news release.

Officers arrived on scene at Turquoise Drive shortly before 6 a.m. Upon arrival they located a woman with an apparent gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead on scene.

Homicide detectives arrived shortly after to collect evidence. A police report released by the CMPD says 26-year-old Diana Perez was shot and killed after an unknown man came inside the home, demanded money, held multiple victims at gunpoint, and moved them through the home prior to shooting Perez.

The suspect is accused of kidnapping the other victim and eventually stealing that victim’s vehicle.

The investigation into this case is active and ongoing.

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