CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in the University City area in northeast Charlotte. Two people have been arrested.
The investigation took place just off University City Boulevard on Pavilion Boulevard, near a 7-Eleven and an Exxon. Police confirmed the investigation was underway shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday. There was a large police presence at the Exxon late Tuesday night.
The victim has since been identified as 22-year-old Kai Jua Hall. His family has been notified.
CMPD said on Wednesday, CMPD’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Team, SWAT Team, and the University City Division’s Crime Reduction Unit worked together to arrest 23-year-old Deandre Spencer and 19-year-old Dylan Spencer. The two were interviewed by detectives then taken into the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
Both have been charged with murder. Deandre Spencer was also charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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