CMPD charges a man with murder after woman killed at northwest Charlotte Bank of America branch

What happened

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are pursuing a homicide investigation after a woman was shot and killed outside a Bank of America branch in northwest Charlotte on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The shooting occurred in the 9700 block of Callabridge Court, near Brookshire Boulevard, in a commercial area that includes fast-food restaurants and other nearby businesses.

Police response began shortly after 10:30 a.m. Officers arrived to find a woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Authorities initially described the case as an active homicide investigation and did not immediately release the victim’s identity.

Investigative steps and immediate scene details

Witness accounts provided to local television outlets indicated the shooting was heard as two shots in the bank’s vicinity, with some witnesses reporting that a person left the area in a distinctive vehicle soon afterward. Patrol cars and crime-scene activity were visible around the bank parking lot as investigators worked to determine the circumstances and secure evidence.

In the hours after the killing, police activity expanded beyond the bank location. Reports from local media described a SWAT response later the same day at a separate west Charlotte location believed to be connected to the homicide investigation. Police have not publicly released a motive or a detailed timeline describing the victim’s movements immediately before the shooting.

The murder charge

Police have announced that a man has been charged with murder in connection with the woman’s death. As of Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, authorities had not publicly released comprehensive case details explaining what led to the shooting, whether the suspect and victim knew each other, or whether additional charges are expected.

In North Carolina, a murder charge can lead to substantially different legal paths depending on the degree filed by prosecutors and the evidence presented. Court records and upcoming hearings are expected to clarify the precise charge level, the prosecution’s theory of the case, and whether investigators believe the shooting was targeted or opportunistic.

What remains unknown

• The victim’s identity, pending official confirmation and family notification procedures.
• The suspect’s publicly released identity and initial court status, including bond considerations.
• The motive and whether the shooting was connected to a robbery, dispute, or other circumstance.
• Whether investigators are looking for additional witnesses, video, or physical evidence from the area.

The investigation remains active, and police have indicated that more information will be released as it becomes available.

This story will be updated as authorities release additional details through formal court filings and police briefings.