Crime & Safety
Charges Upgraded In North Tryon Street Homicide
The charges were originally voluntary manslaughter but have been upgraded to murder, according to Charlotte Police.
CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police have upgraded charges in the death of Malik Fidel Whitney, according to the department.
Darrel McKinley is now charged with murder; he was previously charged with voluntary manslaughter.
Detectives continued to investigate this incident and received new evidence that led them to upgrade the charge to murder, per police.
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The investigation into this case is active and ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit detective.
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: 20220129-2323-04.
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