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After further investigation, police have identified the victim in this case as 33-year-old Moerell Larkin. With the assistance of detectives in the North Tryon division, the suspects were identified, both with outstanding warrants.
Police arrested 29-year-old Devon Platt and 30-year-old Donnesha Blount on august 24th. Both suspects have been charged with murder.
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing.
Anyone with more information on this case is asked to call 704-432-TIPS to speak directly with a Homicide Unit detective or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.
Original Story
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation in northeast Charlotte after finding a man suffering from a fatal gunshot wound early Wednesday morning.
Around 12:15 a.m., officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon with injury call for service on West Sugar Creek Road.
Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was pronounced dead by hospital staff after arriving for treatment, according to a news release.
