CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide on East Sugar Creek Road. One person has died.
Shortly before 3 p.m., police in the area of East Sugar Creek Road and North Tryon Street were flagged down by someone about an unresponsive person lying on the side of the road.
Officers attempted to save the victim while waiting for Medic to arrive. Once Medic arrived, the victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. At 3:53 p.m. the victim died due to injuries from a stab wound.
At this time, police have not released any information on a potential suspect. On Thursday, CMPD identified the suspect as 44-year-old Antonio Nelson Quarles.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak to a Homicide Unit detective or contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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