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Simon Yee Semere

Death by Force
Case Description
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On October 11, 2023, at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) responded to a reported shooting in the 6600 block of Wenda Place, located in east Charlotte near Idlewild Road. Upon arrival, they discovered 34-year-old Simon Yemane Semere outside a residence, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Semere was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Neighbors reported hearing a single gunshot followed by a man screaming for help. Some witnes ...Read More
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  • https://www.wbtv.com: Man arrested in deadly Wenda Place shooting in east Charlotte
  • Case Update: Homicide Investigation in the Independence Division
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    Victim Details

    Simon Yee Semere

    Male

    Black / African American

    Charlotte

    NC

    2023-10-11

    34

    Simon

    Yee Semere

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I can't stop thinking about how terrifying it must have been for the neighbors to hear that single g... ...Read More
    05/04/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the role community plays in supporting public safety and preventing crim... ...Read More
    02/23/2024
    I keep thinking about the neighbors who heard that shot and the screams for help. It must be incredi... ...Read More
    02/18/2024
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