Joshua Caleb Bullock, a 34-year-old man from Charlotte, North Carolina, was tragically shot and killed on the night of July 18, 2021. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. near the 1100 block of West Sugar Creek Road. Officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to a call reporting an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival, they found Joshua Caleb Bullock suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was transported to the hospital by medic, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
The investigation into Joshua Caleb Bullock's death led to the identification and arrest of Burl Yates, a 35-year-old man. Detectives were able to identify Yates as the suspect in the fatal shooting through continued investigation. Yates was arrested in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on July 29, 2021, and was later extradited to North Carolina. He was charged with murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The arrest was a result of a collaborative effort between multiple police units.
The case remains active and ongoing, with the CMPD Homicide Unit continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Joshua Caleb Bullock's death. The public has been encouraged to provide any information they may have about the incident by contacting the Homicide Unit or Crime Stoppers. The tragic death of Joshua Caleb Bullock has left a significant impact on the community, and efforts to seek justice for him continue.
