Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Jose Cruz death by force case profile photo

Jose Octavio Cruz

Case from Charlotte, NC dated Aug 02, 2024

Victim Details

Jose Octavio Cruz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Charlotte

NC

2024-08-02

57

Jose

Octavio Cruz

06/26/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On the night of August 2, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., a violent incident occurred in the 3500 block of Shamrock Drive in east Charlotte, North Carolina. During a home invasion-style robbery, multiple suspects forcibly entered a residence, targeting 57-year-old Jose Octavio Cruz with the intent to steal $1,000. The assailants opened fire, resulting in a quadruple shooting that left Cruz dead and three others critically injured.

Upon arrival, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Departmen ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Jose Octavio Cruz, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (10)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the North Tryon Division
  • https://www.wbtv.com: 3 men arrested in connection with east Charlotte quadruple shooting
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 8 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone,
    I’ve been following the heartbreaking incident on Shamrock Drive, and my thoughts... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    I’ve been following the case of Jose Octavio Cruz in Charlotte, and one thing that really stands o... ...Read More
    12/13/2024
    I’ve been following this case closely, and something that's struck me is the role of the community... ...Read More
    10/31/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Jose Octavio Cruz

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Charlotte, North-carolina

    Damontae Austin death by force case in Charlotte, NC

    Damontae Austin

    Death: Jul 26, 2021
    Damontae Austin, an 18-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on July 26, 20 2 ...Read More
    Michael Burroughs death by force case in Charlotte, NC

    Michael Burroughs

    Death: Feb 13, 2024
    On February 13, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) of o ...Read More
    Larry Broughton death by force case in Charlotte, NC

    Larry Broughton

    Death: May 12, 2008
    On May 12, 2008, 63-year-old Larry Allen Broughton was tragically shot and killed during an attempte t ...Read More
    David Lavell Manning death by force case in Charlotte, NC

    David Lavell Manning

    Death: Dec 14, 2022
    David Lavell Manning, a 20-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on December 14, , ...Read More
    Calvin Haines death by force case in Charlotte, NC

    Calvin Haines

    Death: Jun 12, 2019
    Calvin Haines, a 24-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 12, 2019, in Ch C ...Read More
    Lawrence Crank death by force case in Charlotte, NC

    Lawrence Crank

    Death: Jun 29, 2020
    Lawrence Crank, a 44-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on June 29, 2020, in C ...Read More
    Kelvin Dunlap Jr death by force case in Charlotte, NC

    Kelvin Dunlap Jr

    Death: Jul 19, 2019
    Kelvin Dunlap Jr., a 29-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on July 19, 2019, i ...Read More