Crime & Safety
Man Turns Himself In For Girlfriend's Murder In South Charlotte
A 27-year-old woman was shot and killed by her boyfriend early Thursday in an apartment in south Charlotte. An infant was found unharmed.
CHARLOTTE, NC — Police are investigating an early morning murder in south Charlotte after a man drove himself to a police station and confessed to shooting and killing his girlfriend.
Michael Duane Brown, 31, arrived at the station around 1:40 a.m. May 10 and told an officer he had just killed his girlfriend in an apartment in the 10700 block of Point South Drive. CMPD has identified the victim as 27-year-old Whitney Jo King.
Police immediately went to the home, where they found King’s body, as well as an infant, who was not harmed during the incident.
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Brown has been charged with homicide.
CMPD homicide detectives are canvassing the area for potential witnesses. Anyone who may have information about this case is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak to a homicide detective, or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
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