Van Thien Huynh, 55, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was found dead with a gunshot wound in a creek near Sardis Road North on March 1, 2020. He had been reported missing just before 5 p.m. on February 29, 2020, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg police located his body during a welfare check around noon on March 1.

The investigation led to the arrest of 22-year-old Anthony Huynh, who was charged with Van Thien Huynh’s murder. Authorities confirmed the victim and the suspect were related but have not disclosed a motive. The case remains under investigation and officials have released no further details.

If anyone knew Van Thien Huynh, his movements around February 29–March 1, 2020, or has information about this case, please come forward.