Virgil Leroy Hardeman Jr., 38, was killed in Charlotte after being shot on the evening of Thursday, April 9, 2026. Officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on East McCullough Drive in the University City division and found Hardeman with gunshot wounds; he was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead on Friday, April 10, 2026. His death was ruled a homicide and the department’s Homicide Unit opened an investigation.

Detectives and crime scene investigators cordoned off the shooting scene to collect evidence. Detective Moore is listed as the lead detective. Authorities have not announced any arrests or identified suspects, and they have not released information about a possible motive. Tips can be given to the Homicide Unit or anonymously to Charlotte Crime Stoppers.

If anyone saw activity on East McCullough Drive that evening or has information about Hardeman’s death, please contact the Homicide Unit or leave an anonymous tip.