CMPD Make Arrest In N. Tryon Street Homicide Case

UPDATE: Police have arrested and charged 45-year-old Kevin Hedgepeth with murder.

Officers say they are still looking for the man pictured in the blue cap as a possible witness in the case.

The victim’s name is still not being released pending family notification.

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CHARLOTTE, NC — Police are searching for a man caught on camera that they say may be a witness in Tuesday morning’s north Charlotte homicide.

According to police, the man pictured frequents the area of North Tryon Street and Dalton Avenue and is said to have witnessed a deadly shooting at 1501 N. Tryon around 3:30am.

Police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call and found a male victim suffering from an apparent trauma. He was taken to CMC where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The homicide investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this witness or the incident should contact 704-432-TIPS to speak with a Homicide Detective, or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.