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Justice Delivered: Man Sentenced to Life for Murder of Boyfriend Found in Charlotte

GASTONIA, N.C. — More than four years after the tragic death of Curtis Hopper, Tahj Wall has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for first-degree murder. Wall appeared in court on July 10, 2025, where a jury determined his culpability in the fatal incident that shocked the local community. Hopper’s body was discovered in the Steele Creek area of Charlotte in late May 2021, following an investigation into his disappearance. Law enforcement officials …

Tragic Shooting Claims Life of 15-Year-Old in Northeast Charlotte Apartment Complex

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A tragic shooting incident has left a 15-year-old boy dead in northeast Charlotte, prompting grief and shock in the community. The boy was struck by gunfire after an individual allegedly fired into an apartment complex. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at the scene, located in a residential area, where they found the teenager suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his wounds shortly …

Tragic Shooting Claims Life in East Charlotte: Investigation Underway

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A fatal shooting in east Charlotte Tuesday evening has left local authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department reported that the shooting occurred shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Milton Road near The Plaza. Emergency medical services responded to the scene but tragically pronounced the victim dead upon arrival. As police work to piece together the events leading to the shooting, details about the victim’s identity have not yet …

Charlotte chaos: Mother banned, charged; principal suspended

CHARLOTTE, NC – On a seemingly ordinary Friday afternoon at Randolph Middle School, an unexpected incident on May 5 has left parents and staff questioning the school’s safety protocols and communication transparency. The altercation involved parents and school officials, highlighting ongoing concerns within the district. Alicia Hicks, both a teacher and parent in the district, voiced her dissatisfaction with the administration’s lack of communication. Hicks believes that the failure to address incidents openly fosters mistrust …

Charlotte Firefighters Tackle Intense Blaze After Possible Explosion Near Freedom Park

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte firefighters responded to a significant blaze that erupted following a suspected explosion near Freedom Park on Sunday afternoon. The incident prompted a swift emergency response, with multiple units dispatched to the scene to manage the dangerous situation. Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang just before the fire ignited, which raised concerns about the safety of nearby residents. Fire officials indicated that the explosion may have originated from an unspecified structure, but …

Charlotte Man Hospitalized Following Vicious Attack on Bus, Police Apprehend Suspect

Charlotte, NC — A brutal assault on a city bus in Charlotte has left one man seriously injured and another in police custody, authorities reported. The incident, which took place on Friday, raises concerns about public transportation safety in the area. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to a call mid-afternoon about an altercation involving two men aboard a local bus. Upon arrival, officers found a man with severe injuries, who was immediately transported to a …

Charlotte Realtor Murder Case Cracked: Man Arrested After DNA Match Links Him to Eight-Month-Old Crime Scene

Charlotte, N.C. — A significant break has occurred in the unresolved murder of a local real estate agent, with a man now facing charges over eight months after the gruesome discovery of her body. The case, which has stirred considerable attention in the SouthPark community, saw new developments on Thursday as police arrested 33-year-old Brandon David Braxton. Whitney Hurd, 32, was initially reported missing on July 11, 2024. After days of growing concern, a private …

Justice Advances for Cayden Morgan Casanova: Two Juvenile Suspects Charged in Charlotte Teen’s Fatal Shooting

Charlotte, N.C. — Nearly two months following the tragic death of a 17-year-old boy in northeast Charlotte, authorities have made significant progress in the case. Police announced that two juveniles have been charged in connection with the shooting that claimed the life of Cayden Morgan Casanova. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department disclosed that it has secured arrest warrants for the two suspects, who were initially apprehended in Lee County, South Carolina on unrelated charges. The suspects, …

Charlotte Trial Update: Adonis Smith Describes Post-Shooting Moments in Stray Bullet Case that Killed Young Mother

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The courtroom was filled with tension as the trial progressed Friday morning in the case of Kendal Crank, a 27-year-old mother whose life was tragically cut short in 2019 by a stray bullet while driving to her nursing class at Central Piedmont Community College. Adonis Smith, implicated in the fatal incident that took place on March 28, 2019, near North Tryon Street, testified for the second day detailing the events that led …

Trial Underway for Suspect in Tragic Shooting of Charlotte Mother Kendal Crank, Caught in Crossfire on Her Way to Nursing School

Charlotte, N.C. — Six years after the death of Kendal Crank, a Charlotte mother fatally shot while driving to her nursing school, the trial of one of the accused has commenced. Crank, who was 26 at the time of her death, tragically lost her life during a shootout in March 2019 that prosecutors claim she was inadvertently caught in while at a traffic light. Crank was in her vehicle, a red Kia, stopped at a …