Crime & Safety
Missing Charlotte Man Found Dead In Virginia: CMPD
Brian John Kemppainen, 39, was last seen by his family Aug. 10 near his home. Police said foul play is not suspected in his death.
CHARLOTTE, NC — A missing Charlotte man has been found dead in Virginia, Charlotte police said Monday, nearly two weeks after he was last seen by his family.
Last Tuesday, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departmentasked for the community's help locating Brian John Kemppainen, 39, who at the time had not been seen by his family in a week.
Kemppainen was last seen Aug. 10 around 7:30 a.m. near his home in the 7700 block of Wingmont Drive in north Charlotte, and was believed to be driving a black 2013 Harley-Davidson FLS Softtail Slim motorcycle.
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"Kemppainen's family says this behavior is unusual for Kemppainen and they are concerned for his wellbeing," CMPD said.
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CMPD did not say where Kemppainen was located, but that the preliminary investigation did not indicate his death was a result of foul play.
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