Family ups reward in Charlotte hit-and-run death

The family of a 25-year-old man killed by a hit-and-run driver in southeast Charlotte last month has upped the reward for information in the case.

Corey Brown was hit in the 7200 block of Lawyers Road at about 6:15 p.m. Jan. 15, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said. Police found Brown lying on the sidewalk, and MEDIC pronounced him dead at the scene.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. On Thursday, CMPD said Brown’s family is adding $500 to the reward.

Anyone who saw the crash or has information about the case is asked to call CMPD Detective Matthew Sammis at 704-432-2169 or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. The public can also visit the Crime Stoppers mobile app website at http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.

This story was originally published February 16, 2017 at 12:44 PM with the headline "Family ups reward in Charlotte hit-and-run death."