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CMPD detectives investigate homicide in northwest Charlotte

CHARLOTTE — CMPD detectives are investigating a homicide Thursday night in northwest Charlotte.

The investigation is on Long Paw Lane in a neighborhood along Gum Branch Road.

Officers responded to the scene and found a male, who was unresponsive, CMPD said. The victim died at the scene.

According to an update from CMPD on Friday, the victim was identified as 23-year-old Jeremiah Wesley Brice.

Detectives are still investigating Brice’s death, but CMPD is asking anyone with information to call 704-432-TIPS.

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