CMPD Releases Names In Southeast Charlotte Murder-Suicide

CHARLOTTE, NC — CMPD is investigating after a couple was found dead at the Charleston Place Apartments in southeast Charlotte.

Police say 29-year-old Tiara Clark and 31-year-old Byron Howington were found dead from gunshot wounds around 1:40pm Wednesday in an apartment on Charleston Place. Investigators say the two lived in the apartment and were in a relationship.

CMPD is investigating the incident as a murder-suicide. Officials say Clark was the victim in the incident and Howington was the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 704-432-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.