Crime & Courts

CMPD investigating homicide after man found on side of northeast Charlotte road

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating the homicide of a man who was found unresponsive on the side of the road in northeast Charlotte.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating the homicide of a man who was found unresponsive on the side of the road in northeast Charlotte.

A homicide investigation is underway after a 44-year-old man was found dead on the side of the road Wednesday afternoon in northeast Charlotte, police said.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers working patrol were flagged down around 2:57 p.m. and told about an unresponsive man lying on the side of the road in the 200 block of East Sugar Creek Road. The officers determined the man, identified as Antonio Quarles, was assaulted with a deadly weapon and began initiating life-saving efforts until Medic arrived, police said in a news release.

Medic took the Quarles to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, the release said. At 3:53 p.m., he was pronounced dead by hospital staff, police said.

This is the 32nd homicide in Charlotte so far this year, according to CMPD data.

Anyone with information about this incident can call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.

This story was originally published May 18, 2022 at 6:28 PM.

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Jonathan Limehouse
The Charlotte Observer
Jonathan Limehouse is a breaking news reporter and covers all major happenings in the Charlotte area. He has covered a litany of other beats from public safety, education, public health and sports. He is a proud UNC Charlotte graduate and a Raleigh native.
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