Crime & Courts

CMPD searching for knife-wielding suspect involved in north Charlotte assault

The suspect is believed to be operating an older white Honda Accord, according to CMPD.
The suspect is believed to be operating an older white Honda Accord, according to CMPD.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are searching for a knife-wielding suspect involved in an assault that left two injured on Monday.

CMPD officers responded to a call for service in the 8200 block of University Station Circle shortly after 2:40 p.m., where the victims were located, officials said. The unidentified victims were transported to Atrium Main by MEDIC for treatment. The severity of their injuries and current conditions were not disclosed by police.

Surveillance footage provided by CMPD from the scene shows a suspect, a man with facial hair wearing a dark hoodie and sweatpants, holding a knife around the time the incident occurred. He is believed to be driving what was described by police as an older white Honda Accord.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, or visit charlottecrimestoppers.com to file a report.

This story was originally published March 23, 2023 at 11:23 AM.

Evan Moore
The Charlotte Observer
Evan Moore is a service journalism reporter for the Charlotte Observer. He grew up in Denver, North Carolina, where he previously worked as a reporter for the Denver Citizen, and is a UNC Charlotte graduate.
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