Chante Lavarche Alexander, a 37-year-old African American woman, tragically lost her life on November 28, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred on Thanksgiving Day, and it was reported that Chante was found suffering from a gunshot wound in an apartment complex located in the 3300 block of Krupa Court in east Charlotte. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead by hospital staff.
The investigation into Chante's
death revealed that the shooting was domestic-related. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the scene and detained Chante's mother, Elvira Elizabeth Alexander, a 56-year-old African American woman. Elvira was taken into custody and subsequently charged with second-degree murder and possession of a stolen firearm. The authorities conducted an interview with Elvira at the CMPD headquarters before transferring her to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office.
The case of Chante Lavarche Alexander's death marked the 101st homicide in Charlotte for the year 2019. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting is ongoing, and the CMPD has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward. The tragic loss of Chante has left a profound impact on her family and the community, as they continue to seek justice and closure for her untimely death.
