CMPD: 75-Year-Old Man Shot & Killed During Domestic Dispute In West Charlotte, Homicide ‘Justified’

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say the fatal shooting of Edward Moses, 75, in west Charlotte has been classified as a justified homicide.

Police say no one will be charged in this case, after Moses was shot and killed during a domestic dispute on April 16th.

Original Story (4/17/21):

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say Edward Moses, 75, was shot and killed Friday night during a domestic dispute in west Charlotte.

Officers say they responded to the fatal shooting on April 16th around 10:30 p.m. to find a Moses with a gunshot wound at a home on Willow Street.

Police say the victim was taken to a local hospital where he later died.

Detectives say their initial investigation revealed the shooting happened during a domestic related dispute, and Moses’ girlfriend has been taken to CMPD headquarters for questioning.

The investigation into this case remains active and ongoing.

Police ask anyone with more information 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.