Titus Campbell, a 52-year-old man, was tragically shot and killed in his home on Tresevant Avenue, Charlotte, NC, in the early hours of February 20, 2019. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m., and officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department responded to the scene, where they found Campbell with an apparent gunshot wound. The investigation revealed that a dispute within the house led to the deadly shooting.
The suspect in the case, 26-year-old Jamarkus Crawford, was
identified and subsequently charged with the murder of Titus Campbell. Crawford was apprehended without incident through the coordinated efforts of the FBI Violent Crime Task Force and the CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team. After his arrest, Crawford was brought to police headquarters for an interview before being transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office and formally charged with murder.
The investigation into Campbell's death involved interviewing several individuals who were present in the house at the time of the shooting. The evidence gathered during the investigation pointed to Crawford as the primary suspect. The CMPD held a press conference to provide updates on the case and urged anyone with additional information to come forward.
Titus Campbell's death marked the 18th homicide in Charlotte for the year 2019. The case drew significant attention from the local community and media, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the area. The legal proceedings against Jamarkus Crawford are expected to continue as the justice system seeks to address the tragic loss of Titus Campbell.
