CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Community Shocked by Brutal Homicide of 44‑Year‑Old Jeremy Mouzon

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Community Shocked by Brutal Homicide of 44‑Year‑Old Jeremy Mouzon

A violent and tragic incident in northeast Charlotte early Sunday morning has left local residents reeling. According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police, 44‑year‑old Jeremy Mouzon was found critically injured and later died at the hospital, following a vicious assault that involved both stabbing and being struck by a vehicle

🔎 Incident Summary

• Date & Time: Around 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025, CMPD and MEDIC responded to a medical assist call on Redwood Avenue near East Sugar Creek Road in northeast Charlotte

• Injuries: Mouzon sustained multiple stab wounds and was also struck by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene before officers arrived. Upon arrival, first responders rushed him to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries

• Initial Crime Classification: The incident began as a death investigation, but following university of the post-mortem ruling, it was officially classified as a homicideHome Scene: Evidence suggests that the assault may have originated inside Mouzon’s apartment, since responding officers discovered signs of forced entry and initial violence at that location

• Current Status: At the time of reporting, no arrests have been made. Authorities are continuing to process evidence and solicit public assistance

⚠️ Broader Community Context

This incident builds on an unsettling pattern of violent crime in northeast Charlotte. Recent months have included multiple homicides and assaults in adjacent neighborhoods and apartment complexes  For example:

• In late June, a 15-year-old was fatally shot at an apartment complex on Merrick Street near North Tryon StreetOther shootings earlier this year claimed lives in the same general area, including a 29‑year‑old victim outside the Woodland Hollow apartments

Despite overall declines in violent crime reported by CMPD earlier in 2025, residents and activists continue to express concern over escalating incidents in northeastern neighborhoods

🏘 Community Impact & Response

• Neighbors and Family: The brutality of this homicide has sparked deep sorrow across the neighborhood. Mouzon was reportedly well‑known locally, and community members continue grappling with shock and grief.

• Public Call for Action: Civic leaders and residents have urged authorities to increase patrols, improve lighting, and foster community-based violence prevention efforts. Many cite a need for sustainable social support systems, conflict resolution programs, and youth interventions to curb further bloodshed

• Ongoing Investigation: CMPD encourages anyone with relevant information—including dash-cam footage, eyewitness accounts, or unusual observations—to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously via Crime Stoppers or directly to CMPD’s homicide unit.

🧾 Summary & Next Steps

💔 Final Reflections

Charlotte mourns a life lost in a particularly brutal crime. The violent nature of the incident and the absence of immediate answers have deepened anxiety among local residents.

This tragedy underscores the urgency of community safety efforts, support systems for crisis response, and prevention strategies—both within neighborhoods and across the city.