CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 15-year-old was arrested and charged with killing a Charlotte teen who was reported missing in September, detectives announced Thursday.
Anthony Smith, 15, was reported missing by his family on Sept. 4. His body was found a week later in southwest Charlotte near Old Pineville Road. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said Smith died from a gunshot wound.
Detectives identified a 15-year-old as a suspect in the case. The teen, who hasn't been identified due to their age, was arrested on Oct. 23. The suspect was charged with murder and transferred into the custody of the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice.
CMPD hasn't released any further details on the case. Anyone with information is asked to call Charlotte Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. Witnesses may also call 704-432-TIPS to speak directly with homicide detectives.
If your loved one was impacted by this incident, WCNC Charlotte hopes to make this process less painful with our More Than A Number initiative. With your help, we want to share who your loved one was with our viewers in North Carolina and South Carolina. When you're ready, fill out the form below or send us photos, memories and other details about them to desk@wcnc.com.
Note: WCNC instituted a policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.
