Charlotte had two homicides reported overnight in a three-hour period, CMPD says

Charlotte had two homicides reported in a three-hour period overnight, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.

The first was reported around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 4000 block of Wilkinson Boulevard, near west Charlotte’s Westerly Hills community.

The victim was identified as Demontravis Davonte Reid, 25, CMPD said in an update.

He was found “suffering from an apparent gunshot wound” and died at the scene, police said in a release.

The second killing was reported around 2:30 a.m. Thursday in the 8500 block of North Tryon Street, near the intersection of West W.T. Harris Boulevard.

A victim was found at the site with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead by Medic ambulance staff, police said. An identity for the victim has not been released. Investigators said the victim was a transgender woman.

The killing occurred at the Sleep Inn, and police were responding to calls about a disturbance, the Observer’s news partner WBTV reported. The body was found in one of the hotel rooms, the station said.

Investigators have not said if they have suspects in the two shootings.

Tips are being sought by CMPD at 704-432-TIPS or callers can contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com.

This story was originally published April 15, 2021 at 5:32 AM.