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Homicide discovered during rush hour along the Tryon Street corridor, CMPD says

The Charlotte Observer 11 Feb 2026
It’s the fourth homicide in 6 months on this street, police say ... .
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CMPD said officers followed policy before light rail stabbing. They didn’t.

The Herald-Sun 09 Feb 2026
Charlotte police were supposed to get DeCarlos Brown Jr. mental health help eight months before Iryna Zarutska’s death, CMPD policies say ... .
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CMPD used surveillance video to track suspect in killing outside bank branch

The Charlotte Observer 09 Feb 2026
The 22-year-old defendant was due to make his first appearance in Mecklenburg County Superior Court Monday morning ... .
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This Charlotte block just had its second homicide in 11 months, CMPD says

The Charlotte Observer 09 Feb 2026
Both cases involved gun violence, police say ... .
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Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in east Charlotte, MEDIC says

The Charlotte Observer 09 Feb 2026
CMPD said it was investigating a fatal crash near Harrisburg Road and Starnes Randall Road ... .
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Robbery suspect fired at officers during pursuit in Charlotte, CMPD says

The Charlotte Observer 07 Feb 2026
The driver crashed, and police and one of their dogs caught up with him when he ran. He faces multiple charges ... .
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Armed robbery suspect accused of leading police on chase, firing at CMPD officers

The Charlotte Observer 07 Feb 2026
A 23-year-old man was accused of stealing an iPhone and BMW before firing at police during a chase, a news release said ... .
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Police investigating fatal shooting in north Charlotte, CMPD says

The Charlotte Observer 06 Feb 2026
The shooting occurred in the 9700 block of Callabridge Court on Friday, police said in a press release ... .
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CMPD with SWAT team surrounds east Charlotte apartment in standoff

The Charlotte Observer 04 Feb 2026
A SWAT vehicle was seen leaving the scene where police were pointing guns at an apartment building on Fairmarket Place ... .
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Teen accused of shooting into property arrested after vehicle chase by CMPD

The Charlotte Observer 29 Jan 2026
The teenage driver refused to pull over during a traffic stop, so police chased him in their cars and then off foot, CMPD said ... .
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Judge asked to weigh in on police using tear gas on Charlotte protesters in 2020

The Herald - Rock Hill 29 Jan 2026
The city of Charlotte also asked that a judge dismiss the lawsuit entirely. A trial is scheduled for later this year ....
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Police investigating three weekend homicides in Charlotte; one arrest made

The Charlotte Observer 26 Jan 2026
Police are investigated three homicides over the weekend, with one person being arrested so far, CMPD said in press releases ... .
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CMPD is pulling more people over — particularly for issues like expired tags

The Charlotte Observer 22 Jan 2026
Data show traffic enforcement soared last year with 24,000 more stops than in 2024 ... .
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CMPD says special team helped reduce number of crimes by youth in 2025

The Charlotte Observer 22 Jan 2026
Property and violent crime incidents involving teens were down in 2025, but homicides and shootings into occupied dwellings were up ... .
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CMPD report shows Charlotte crime down 9% in 2025 compared to previous year

The Charlotte Observer 19 Jan 2026
CMPD said there was a 13% drop in homicides in 2025 compared to 2024, and a 21% drop in violent crimes ... .

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