Updated: 5:37 PM EDT May 14, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of 20-year-old Karon Golightly a resident housed at Detention Center-Central.
Deputies said Friday that Golightly was found unresponsive at around 9:58 a.m. First responders were called to the detention center and performed CPR.
Golightly was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead at around 11:03 a.m.
Golightly was brought to MCDCC on October 31, 2019, and processed on state and federal charges.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mr. Golightly,” said Sheriff McFadden, “our deepest condolences are with his family.”
Family members were notified of Golightly’s death Friday afternoon. SBI will continue a thorough investigation as the medical examiner determines a cause and manner of death.
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May 13, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. A 20-year-old man has been arrested after gunfire erupted nearby children playing outside in a southwest Charlotte neighborhood, but police are asking for the public’s help identifying two more suspects involved in the shooting.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to Nations Drive on Saturday around 5:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arrival, officers located two houses and four vehicles which had been struck by gunfire from more than 50 rifle and pistol rounds, according to officials. No injuries were reported from the incident.
Through an investigation, detectives identified Christopher Gilmore as a suspect in this case. Gilmore was arrested Monday and transported for an interview with detectives. After the interview, Gilmore was transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office and charged with Felony Conspiracy, two counts of discharge weapon into occupied dwelling, and four cou
Reducing racial disparities included in nearly $2B budget recommended for Mecklenburg County The $1.99-billion recommended budget is an increase of $96 million, or 5 percent, over the current fiscal year 2021 operating budget. (Source: Mecklenburg County) By WBTV Web Staff | May 6, 2021 at 5:07 PM EDT - Updated May 6 at 5:07 PM
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Millions of dollars aimed at reducing racial disparities has been included in a nearly $2 billion recommended budget for Mecklenburg County for fiscal year 2022.
County Manager Dena R. Diorio presented her recommended budget for fiscal year 2022 Thursday to the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).
The $1.99-billion recommended budget is an increase of $96 million, or 5 percent, over the current fiscal year 2021 operating budget.
CMPD: 24-Year-Old Man Charged In Fatal East Charlotte Shooting
May 6, 2021
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives have charged Malik Jordan, 24, for the murder of Ashford Peal Jr., who was fatally shot in east Charlotte this past April.
Malik Jordan
Detectives say as a result of continued investigation, they were able to identify Jordan as the suspect in this case and issued a warrant for his arrest.
Jordan was located and arrested on Thursday, May 6th, and following an interview with detectives, he was charged with first degree murder and placed into custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. An east Charlotte homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot to death Friday afternoon, according to officials.
CMPD: Officer Saves 15-Year-Old Shot Multiple Times In North Charlotte
May 7, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Police say thanks to an officer’s swift response, a 15-year-old boy was potentially saved after being shot multiple times in north Charlotte on Wednesday.
Detectives say two juveniles are in custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office for their involvement in the shooting that occurred on The Plaza, and have both been charged with attempted murder.
Police say they received multiple reports of shots fired on May 5th around 10:30 p.m, when an officer in the north Charlotte area heard the gunshots and responded to the scene.