Suspect caught after fatal stabbing in southwest Charlotte, CMPD says
A suspect has been charged in connection with a stabbing death in the Steele Creek area of southwest Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police.
The victim was identified as 19-year-old Yamile Alejandra Giraldo Gomez, CMPD said in a case update.
Her death is believed to be a case of domestic violence, investigators said.
It happened around 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, in the 6400 block of Hermsley Road. The neighborhood of single-family homes is in the Berewick development, near the intersection of Steele Creek Road and Interstate 485.
“Officers discovered a female victim with life-threatening stab wounds,” CMPD said.
“Charlotte Fire and MEDIC arrived to render emergency medical aid to the victim alongside officers. MEDIC pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.”
A suspect taken into custody near the home was identified as Victor Arley Agudelo-Monsalve, 27, CMPD said.
He has been charged with murder, police said.
Anyone with information in the case is asked to call the CMPD Homicide Unit at 704-432-TIPS and speak to a Homicide Unit detective. Anonymous tips can also be offered through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/.
This story was originally published December 24, 2023 at 5:37 AM.