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CMPD investigating north Charlotte homicide

According to Charlotte police, the incident happened in the 2000 block of Vinton Street. Police said one person is dead.
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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is investigating a homicide in north Charlotte Monday.

Just before 1 p.m., CMPD officers responded to the 2000 block of Vinton Street., located near Beatties Ford Road, to assist Medic with a woman suffering from "apparent signs of trauma," CMPD said. 

Police said the woman, later identified as 56-year-old Diane Sanders succumbed to her injuries at the scene. On Oct. 5, detectives located and arrested 49-year-old Donnell Gray after identifying him as a suspect in the case. He has been charged with murder and felony breaking and entering.  

The case is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 704-431-TIPS.

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