SUSPECT CHARGED WITH MURDERING VICTIM ON SOUTH BLVD

Steven Downing, 29, was arrested on August 3, 2025 charged with the murder of Stephen Carroll, 39, in Charlotte, NC on South Blvd. Follow Charlotte Alerts on Instagram.

Stephen was shot and killed shortly before midnight on August 2, 2025. Officers responded to gunshots. An ambulance took Stephen to the hospital where he eventually died.

Steven was tracked down and transported to the law enforcement center where he was interviewed by detectives.

At the conclusion of the interview, Steven was transported to the custody of the jail and charged with murder and robbery.