CMPD investigates stabbing in northeast Charlotte as transit service disrupted near 25th Street station

What investigators say happened

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating a stabbing that left one person hospitalized after an incident near the LYNX Blue Line’s 25th Street Station in northeast Charlotte. Officers responded at about 4:50 p.m. on a Friday to the 1900 block of North Brevard Street, where they found a person suffering from stab wounds and requested medical assistance.

Medic transported the victim to a hospital. Police described the person’s condition as critical but stable in the hours after the attack.

Transit impacts and immediate response

The incident prompted a significant operational response along the light-rail corridor. Train service was paused at the 25th Street stop while investigators secured the area and worked the scene. Transit officials implemented a temporary bus bridge between the Charlotte Transportation Center (CTC) uptown and the 36th Street stop in NoDa to maintain service for riders during the disruption.

Arrest and preliminary case details

A suspect was taken into custody shortly after the stabbing. Police identified the suspect as a 33-year-old man and announced multiple charges, including attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, along with additional alleged offenses connected to the same timeframe.

Investigators have not released the victim’s identity or detailed circumstances leading up to the stabbing. Authorities have indicated the incident followed an altercation between two individuals that escalated, rather than a random attack, as the investigation continued.

Public safety context in Charlotte

The stabbing occurred as city and law-enforcement leaders continue to emphasize violence prevention and enforcement visibility across Charlotte. In its most recent annual public safety update, police reported that overall crime declined in 2025, including a decrease in violent crime compared with 2024. The department also reported increases in officer-initiated activity and gun seizures, describing those trends as part of broader strategies aimed at reducing serious offenses.

How to help investigators

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information that could assist detectives to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to investigators or shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

• Call 911 for emergencies or immediate threats
• Contact Crime Stoppers to provide information anonymously
• Share details such as the time, location, and any descriptions of involved individuals

The investigation remained active as detectives worked to determine the sequence of events and the circumstances that led to the stabbing.