Jonathan McCorkle, 46, was found shot to death on April 18, 2021, in east Charlotte near the 5200 block of Sharon Amity Road. Officers arrived after reports of a shooting around 8 p.m. and discovered McCorkle’s body in the road; MEDIC confirmed he died at the scene and the case was classified as a homicide.

Investigators placed evidence markers near shell casings by a white Mercedes sedan at the scene. The circumstances of the shooting remain unclear, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have not released information about suspects or a motive. No arrests have been announced and the investigation is active.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the CMPD homicide unit or Crime Stoppers with tips.