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Eric Behrends

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Sep 22, 2022

Victim Details

Eric Behrends

Male

White / Caucasian

Charlotte

NC

2022-09-22

29

Eric

Behrends

07/05/2026

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Eric Behrends, a 29-year-old man from Charlotte, NC, was tragically killed on the night of September 22, 2022. Eric, who was known for his sense of humor and love for video games, was walking home from a 7-Eleven in the Steele Creek area when he was shot in the back of the head by an unknown assailant. The incident occurred near the entrance of Rivergate Apartments on South Tryon Street.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police responded to a 911 call for a welfare check around 11:15 p.m. and found E ...
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  • WSOC TV: CMPD investigating homicide after man found dead during welfare check
  • https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/crime/article266224251.html
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    Does anyone else find it odd that Eric was shot while heading home from the 7-Eleven, and yet nothin... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone, I came across something intriguing while thinking about Eric Behrends' case. I live ne... ...Read More
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    I just can't stop thinking about how Eric's life was taken so suddenly and senselessly. It's devasta... ...Read More
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