CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Four men are charged with killing a man who was found dead near Truist Field in Charlotte nearly two months ago.
On Oct. 17, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said 21-year-old Tahajie Howard was found dead along South Mint Street just after 9 p.m. after being shot. Police determined he was shot along Remount Road near West Boulevard earlier in the night.
In a news release on Dec. 9, CMPD initially confirmed three men were charged with Howard's murder:
- 21-year-old Jamel Edwards Robinson
- 20-year-old Takyi Wylie
- 24-year-old Gervaris Culp
Police said all three were located and arrested without incident, charging them with 1st-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
In an update shared Friday, Dec. 10, CMPD announced a fourth man had also been arrested during the investigation. 33-year-old Pierre Rashad McClure was taken into custody earlier on Friday and was taken to jail after an interview. Like the other three suspects, he is charged with 1st-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a detective. Crime Stoppers tips can be left online or by calling 704-334-1600.
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