Omar Garmendia Flores, a 29-year-old Hispanic male, was killed on October 9, 2006, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The shooting happened on Hilo Drive when Omar and another person were approached and robbed by two Black males; during the robbery one of the assailants fired shots that struck and killed Omar. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department classified the incident as a homicide and opened an investigation.

The department’s Cold Case Unit has continued to investigate, appealing to the public for information and offering a reward for tips leading to an arrest. Investigators cited a lack of witnesses and concrete evidence as challenges in identifying suspects and advancing the case.

If anyone knew Omar, was in the Hilo Drive area on October 9, 2006, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.