Charlotte, NC.- Detectives from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit A young woman was identified as having been murdered at an Airbnb in the 1600 block of Hollow Drive in Independence Division.
Homicide Investigation in the Independence Division
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The victim killed at an Airbnb was identified as 19-year-old Chauncory Farmer. The victim’s next of kin have been notified of his death.
The murder
On Sunday, September 15, at approximately 1:21 a.m., Independence Division officers responded to a call for service for assault with a deadly weapon with injuries in the 1600 block of Hollow Drive. The location is an Airbnb that was rented for an event.
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Upon arrival, officers located three victims with apparent gunshot wounds.The Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also responded to the scene. MEDIC transported all three victims to local hospitals with life-threatening injuries. One victim was pronounced dead by medical personnel shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene to conduct an investigation and the Crime Scene Search Team responded to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives from CMPD Operations Command, Victim Services, Charlotte Fire Department and MEDIC also assisted.
Ongoing research
The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. As additional information develops, it will be released by the CMPD Public Affairs Office.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective.
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Detective Lewis is the lead detective assigned to this case.
The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/ .
For additional information on this case, please see report: 20240915-0121-01.
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