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CMPD rules North Charlotte homicide was justified

The shooting from early April killed 43-year-old William Alexander.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Detectives with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have classified a homicide from early April as justified. 

According to CMPD, the incident happened around 11:15 a.m. on April 1st near the 900 block of McArthur Avenue, about three blocks from the intersection of Atandoe Avenue and La Salle Street. CMPD said they responded reports of an assault with a deadly weapon and found the man with an apparent gunshot wound. The man, later identified as 43-year-old William Alexander, was pronounced dead on the scene.

"The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office has consulted with CMPD’s Homicide Unit and concurs with the detectives’ decision not to charge anyone in this case" CMPD said Thursday.

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Any person with information about this incident or any other crime is asked to call the anonymous Crime Stoppers tip line at 704-334-1600. Witnesses may also call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly with CMPD homicide detectives. 

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