CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police were conducting a death investigation in north Charlotte in the Lincoln Heights neighborhood Friday afternoon. After further investigation police are saying a man's death has now been ruled a homicide.
Police responded to an assault with deadly weapon call for service around 3:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of Lasalle Street. Officers arrived to the scene and located a GMC SUV that ran off the road and struck a tree. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Medic.
The victim was identified as 28-year-old Cedric Kirkland. His family has been notified of his death.
Detectives identified a vehicle of interest and coordinated with patrol officers across the city to search for the vehicle. Officers were able to locate the unoccupied vehicle which led to detectives conducting several interviews. At the conclusion of the interviews, police said 24-year-old George Winston was identified as a suspect, arrested and transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office where he was charged with murder and shooting into an occupied vehicle.
Detectives with the CMPD's Homicide Unit, the Major Crash Unit and Crime Scene Search responded to conduct the investigation and collect physical evidence. The CMPD's Operations Command, Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Homicide Prosecution Team, Victim’s Services, Crime Stoppers, CFD, and Medic also responded to assist.
This is an ongoing active investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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