Anthony Hill Jr., 37, was shot in northwest Charlotte on the night of October 14, 2025, and later died of his injuries. Officers were dispatched at approximately 10:46 p.m. to the 100 block of North Crigler Street after a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. MEDIC transported Hill to the hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds.

Homicide detectives and crime scene personnel processed the scene and collected evidence. Detectives later identified a suspect, and on Friday, October 17 the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team located and arrested 45-year-old Demaro McDowell. McDowell was interviewed at the Law Enforcement Center and booked into the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office on charges of murder and possession of a firearm by a felon. Authorities say the investigation remains active and have not released a motive or further circumstances, and no other suspects have been announced.

If anyone has information about the shooting on North Crigler Street on October 14, please reference report number 20251014-2246-05 and contact investigators.