In the early morning hours of April 6, 2026, events unfolded in a north Charlotte neighborhood that would leave a family and community in mourning. Tammy McCollum, a 58-year-old woman, was tragically killed in her home on Cardington Court. Responding to a call about an assault with a deadly weapon shortly after 2 a.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers discovered Tammy McCollum with gunshot wounds. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The investigation into her death quickly led to an arrest. Her husband, 61-year-old Eddie McCollum, was identified as the suspect. He was taken into custody at their home and subsequently charged with first-degree murder. According to reports, Eddie McCollum himself called 911 and informed dispatchers that he had shot his wife during an argument. He was later jailed on a $1 million bond. The incident appeared to be related to a domestic dispute.
The news of Tammy McCollum's death sent shockwaves through her community. She was a minister at The Well Worship Center in Statesville, where she was remembered as a cherished member of the church family. Her husband, Eddie, was a teaching assistant with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. The church issued a statement expressing their profound heartbreak and firm stance against violence. Family members, including the couple's daughter, expressed their shock and confusion, stating that the couple's love for each other had been a staple in their community and that there were no prior signs of trouble. In the days that followed, friends and family gathered to honor Tammy's memory, releasing balloons on what would have been her 59th birthday and remembering her as a loving and vibrant person who touched many lives.
