Couple Wanted In Connection To Fatal Shooting Of Man In Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, NC — Police are requesting the public's assistance in locating a couple connected to the fatal shooting of a man who was gunned down on his birthday in Charlotte last year.

Joseph Tyrell Abercrombie, 33, also known as "Jay" or "South Carolina" is wanted for the murder of Antwain Maurice Price, police said.

Price was found dead in a vacant field on Thomasboro Drive in Northwest Charlotte on Dec. 15, 2017. He was found suffering a gunshot wound and pronounced dead shortly after, police said.

Detectives believe Abercrombie is with Bria Anansa Shawntia Robinson, 24. Robinson has ties to Spartanburg, SC, police said.

Abercrombie and Robinson are thought to be anywhere in North Carolina or South Carolina.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call 704-432-TIPS. Detective Peden is the lead detective assigned to this case.

The public can also anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit online.

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