Sanchez Henderson was a 23-year-old man from Charlotte, North Carolina, who died on October 15, 2006, and was pronounced dead at Carolinas Medical Center. Investigators determined his death resulted from a violent altercation; the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department handled the investigation.

Family members and the community mourned his loss, and the case attracted public attention. Several suspects were identified and arrested in connection with the killing; the primary suspect was charged with first-degree murder and others faced related charges such as accessory to murder. Court proceedings followed, with the prosecution presenting witness testimony and forensic evidence and the defense challenging that material.

The case prompted conversations locally about community safety and support for victims’ families. If anyone knew Sanchez, saw anything related to the incident, or has information that could add to the record, please share it with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.