On December 19, 2023, at approximately 2 a.m., 33-year-old Frankie Chaparro Jr. was found deceased from a gunshot wound inside an apartment on West Tyvola Road in Charlotte, North Carolina. Officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) responded to a welfare check at The Volaire apartment complex, where they discovered Chaparro's body. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Chaparro's death has left a profound impact on his family, including his three children.
The incident occurred during the Christmas holiday season, intensifying the family's grief.
As of now, CMPD has not announced any arrests or identified any suspects in connection with Chaparro's death. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Detectives are urging anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit directly at 704-432-TIPS or to provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.
