Teen arrested after 14-year-old student found dead in woods
Teen arrested for 14-year-old student murder in woods.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : A 16-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder following the discovery of the body of a 14-year-old shooting victim in the woods of a north Charlotte community, as confirmed by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Thursday.
The victim has been identified as Jonathan Miller, a student at Julius L. Chambers High School in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, according to officials.
The teenage suspect has been transferred to the custody of Stonewall Jackson Detention Facility.
Neighbours and law enforcement are working together to piece together the events leading up to the tragic incident after gunfire was heard in the area on Tuesday night, prompting some residents to seek shelter indoors.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department detectives from the North Tryon Division are currently investigating crucial details to shed light on the incident that occurred in the residential neighbourhood.
Local residents have expressed shock and concern over the violent crime that has disrupted their usually peaceful community. One resident, 16-year-old Christopher Carbajal, described the harrowing experience of hearing gunshots while walking his dog on Tuesday night, prompting him to quickly seek safety indoors.
The discovery of the victim’s body in the woods behind homes along Ann Elizabeth Drive in the Kingswood community has left residents shaken, with many children in the area inadvertently witnessing the aftermath of the homicide investigation.
Police believe that the 14-year-old victim was shot and killed in the woods behind Ann Elizabeth Drive on Tuesday night, as indicated in the police report.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police are working diligently to establish the identity of the deceased teenager and determine his origin. A spokesperson for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools was unable to confirm whether the victim was a student within the district.
Efforts are underway to locate and interview witnesses, as well as review doorbell camera footage in the community to gather more information about the tragic incident. As of now, no suspects have been identified in the case.
In response to the concerning trend of youth violence in Charlotte, the City Council has allocated significant resources towards preventing such tragedies from occurring. A recent survey conducted by the council revealed that 29% of teenagers in the city know someone under the age of 18 who has been a victim of violence.
The city is focusing on investing in juvenile crime prevention initiatives, with a particular emphasis on addressing the root causes of teen violence. Violence prevention advocates, including Robert Dawkins of the SAFE Coalition, stress the importance of collaboration between law enforcement, the community, and activists to tackle the issue effectively.
As the investigation into this tragic incident continues, the community remains on edge, hoping for justice for the victim and his loved ones. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story..
Teen arrested after CMS student found shot to death in woods, police say
Teen arrested after CMS student found shot to death in woods.
