On June 20, 2024, at approximately 4 a.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) officers responded to a reported shooting at the Budget Inn located on Old Interstate Road in north Charlotte. Upon arrival, they discovered 35-year-old Howard Page suffering from gunshot wounds outside the motel. Emergency medical services transported Page to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
The initial investigation led to the arrest of a 17-year-old juvenile on June 24, 2024. The suspect was charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and motor vehicle theft in connection with Page's death.
Subsequently, on July 11, 2024, CMPD detectives arrested 25-year-old Andre Poole. Following an interview, Poole was charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit robbery with a dangerous weapon related to the same incident.
The investigation into Howard Page's death remains active and ongoing. CMPD continues to encourage anyone with information about the case to contact their Homicide Unit or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
