Tracking Charlotte homicides | Here’s where 28 people were slain in 2017

A woman was stabbed to death in the University City area Monday morning, increasing Charlotte’s homicides to 28 this year.

The name of the woman, killed on the 5600 block of Hubbard Point Drive, has not been released.

Last year, 67 people were victims of homicides – the highest number since 2008, police data show.

On average, Charlotte sees about 61 homicides a year.

Charlotte is on pace this year to register more than 100 homicides.

Below is a map of homicides in Charlotte this year. Click on an icon for more information.

This story was originally published March 23, 2017 at 10:38 AM with the headline "Tracking Charlotte homicides | Here’s where 28 people were slain in 2017."