Suspected intruder killed during breaking and entering at Charlotte home, CMPD says

A body was discovered when officers responded to reports of a breaking and entering in east Charlotte, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police.

The male who died is suspected of being an intruder “who made entrance into the residence,” CMPD Major Torri Tellis said in a social media post. The suspect’s identity has not been released.

It happened Sunday in the 5800 block of Hickory Grove Road, which is a residential area except for a daycare facility, maps show.

“Shortly after 10:30 a.m., officers responded to a breaking and entering call for service. Upon arrival, officers discovered a victim with a gunshot wound. Medic pronounced the victim deceased on the scene,” CMPD said in a June 14 news release.

The body was found outside the residence, but CMPD says it is still investigating whether the shooting occurred inside or outside the home.

Among the units responding to the scene was Victim Services, which “is dedicated to serving families in Charlotte who have felt the devastation of losing a loved one to homicide.”

“Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-8477 (TIPS) and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective,” CMPD said. “The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.”

This story was originally published June 14, 2026 at 2:11 PM with the headline "Suspected intruder killed during breaking and entering at Charlotte home, CMPD says."