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April 12, 2026

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police

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MATTHEWS: The other victims and near-victims on Charlotte’s public transit system

December 18, 2025 Stacey Matthews
One would think that the stabbing murder of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska back in August and the national backlash that ensued after it was learned the suspect, 34-year-old homeless man Decarlos Brown Jr., was […]
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Man wounded in 2nd stabbing attack on Charlotte commuter train since August

December 7, 2025 The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE — Police in North Carolina have charged a 33-year-old man with critically injuring another person in a stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train, just a few months after a Ukrainian refugee riding one of […]
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Body cam footage released of Decarlos Brown 911 calls

December 5, 2025 A.P. Dillon
RALEIGH — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department released body cam footage of officer interactions with Decarlos Brown Jr. related to misuse of the 911 call system. Brown is accused of murdering Iryna Zarutska on the city’s […]
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Special audit itemizes $305K settlement to Charlotte police chief

September 27, 2025 A.P. Dillon
RALEIGH — A special audit report released by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor described a $305,000 settlement agreement made between the City of Charlotte and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Chief of Police Johnny Jennings. The […]
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CMPD: Suspect in Charlotte shooting deaths of 4 officers acted alone

June 6, 2024 The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE — A man who fatally shot four law enforcement officers with an assault rifle a month ago acted alone and was solely responsible for all casualties, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said Friday. “At this […]
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Slain Charlotte officer remembered as stern cop with soft heart for family

May 4, 2024 The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE — Friends, colleagues and the wife of fallen Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer remembered him Friday as a hard-charging outwardly stern cop who also peppered friends with “how’s things” texts and showered love on […]
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4 officers killed, 4 wounded trying to serve warrant in Charlotte

April 29, 2024 The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE — Four law officers serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm were killed and four other officers were wounded in a shootout Monday at a Charlotte home, police said. Some […]
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3 dead, 6 wounded in Charlotte shooting

June 22, 2020 The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE — Three people were killed and six others were wounded early Monday when multiple people fired into a crowd at an impromptu celebration in North Carolina, police said. Five others were hit by vehicles. […]
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Panthers’ McCaffrey, Thompson look to unite Charlotte through sports

June 22, 2020 The Associated Press
CHARLOTTE — Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey is partnering with linebacker Shaq Thompson in an effort to unite the Charlotte community through sports programs for underserved youth through the “22 Together” program. They say […]

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