On March 24, 2024, at about 1:00 a.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police responded to an assault with a deadly weapon in the 3500 block of Arvin Drive. Officers found 35-year-old Ramon Ernest Azular III with apparent gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

CMPD’s Homicide Unit interviewed a person of interest and, after their investigation, classified the incident as a justified homicide. The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the findings and agreed that no charges would be filed. The victim’s family was notified. A funeral service for Mr. Azular was held April 6, 2024, at Grace & Mercy Cathedral Ministries in Charlotte, with a visitation beforehand.

The investigation is described as active and authorities ask anyone with additional information to contact CMPD’s Homicide Unit at 704-432-TIPS or to provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Did anyone in the community see or hear anything that night on Arvin Drive?