UPDATE: The victim in this case has been identified as Yennifer Karina Fuentes, 31. The suspect in this case is Victor Alfonso Cruz-Garcia. He is charged with the murder of Ms. Fuentes.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Homicide Detectives are currently conducting a homicide investigation at 5927 Ingleside Drive in Westover Division. The victim has been identified; pending notification of next of kin her name is being withheld. The incident occurred on Monday, June 1, 2009, at approximately 10:44 p.m.
Westover Division officers responded to check the welfare call at the above address. When officers arrived on scene, they found the victim suffering from an apparent stab wound. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene. Based on preliminary witness statements, this is believed to be a domestic related incident. Detectives have developed a suspect in this case. He will be transported to police headquarters for questioning.
Homicide Detectives are currently canvassing the neighborhood. Crime Scene Search is on scene as well processing the scene.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a homicide detective. Detective D. Osorio is the lead detective assigned to the case. In addition, you may also call Crime Stoppers at 704.334.1600.
