Missing 15-Year-Old Found Dead, Homicide Investigation Underway

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A homicide investigation is underway after the body of a missing teen was found on Tuesday, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.

Officers located the body of 15-year-old Anthony Smith on Silverleaf Road near Old Pineville Road.

Police said Smith was found with a gunshot wound and ruled his death a homicide.

Smith was reported missing earlier this month on September 4th.Β 

An investigation is ongoing.