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Khira Bernetta Denise Ruth

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Jul 04, 2019

Victim Details

Khira Bernetta Denise Ruth McKinley

Female

Black / African American

Charlotte

NC

2019-07-04

23

Khira

Bernetta Denise Ruth

07/12/2026

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Khira Bernetta Denise Ruth McKinley, a 23-year-old African American woman, was tragically found dead in her car on July 4, 2019, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the 7200 block of Oakwinds Court, where police responded to a call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon at approximately 8:42 a.m. Upon arrival, authorities discovered Khira inside her vehicle, where she was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation revealed that Khira had sustained injuries from a gunsh ...
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  • WCCB Charlotte's CW: Charlotte Homicide Suspect Arrested In South Carolina - WCCB Charlotte's CW
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