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CMPD investigating homicide in east Charlotte after woman found dead in home

Once officers arrived to the home, they found one woman dead.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One woman is dead after a shooting in east Charlotte, CMPD said. 

On May 29 around 4 p.m. CMPD officials were called to the 3300 block of Biscayne Dr. to perform a welfare check. 

Once officers arrived at the home, they found one woman dead. Ashly Marquez, 29-years-old was pronounced dead on the scene.

During the early stages of the investigation, CMPD identified two suspects in the case, 30-year-old June Brantley and 30-year-old Ricardo Privette Jr. were charged in connection to the incident. 

Brantley was charged with 1st-degree murder and concealing a death. Privette Jr. was charged with accessory after the fact (murder) and concealing a death. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective. Detective Jones is the lead detective assigned to this case. The public can also leave information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this case, please refer to the report: 20210529-1614-00.

Note: WCNC instituted a new policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.

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